{"id":2946,"date":"2024-07-17T10:48:09","date_gmt":"2024-07-17T14:48:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/csh\/?p=2946"},"modified":"2024-07-17T10:48:09","modified_gmt":"2024-07-17T14:48:09","slug":"forensic-science-new-degree-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/csh\/2024\/07\/17\/forensic-science-new-degree-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Forensic Science: New Degree Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ball State University\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/academics\/collegesanddepartments\/csh\">College of Sciences and Humanities<\/a>\u00a0has announced its newest exciting degree program: the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/academics\/collegesanddepartments\/csh\/academic-programs\/forensic-science\">Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This new offering\u2014in line with the University\u2019s mission of engaging students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives\u2014will focus on the application of scientific knowledge and methods to investigate crimes, enforce government regulations, and resolve civil disputes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe College of Sciences and Humanities is excited to offer this robust program for our students. We are already seeing significant student interest in our Fall enrollments,\u201d said\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/academics\/collegesanddepartments\/cjc\/about-us\/faculty-staff\/gibbsbenjamin\">Dr. Benjamin Gibbs<\/a>, chair of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/academics\/collegesanddepartments\/cjc\">Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology<\/a>\u00a0and director of the forensic science program.<\/p>\n<h2>Forensic Science Concentrations<\/h2>\n<p>Starting this Fall, Ball State students will begin taking courses in Indiana\u2019s only comprehensive forensic science program that offers four concentrations: behavioral forensics, digital forensics, forensic biology, and forensic chemistry. Given the interdisciplinary nature of forensic science, the courses will draw from biology, chemistry, computer science, criminal justice and criminology, and psychological science, built around a foundational core of criminal justice and criminology and specialized forensic science courses.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Behavioral forensics<\/strong>, also known as forensic psychology, introduces students to human behavior in the context of criminal investigations. Students will be prepared for careers in probation and parole, community-based corrections, institutional corrections, case management, law enforcement, and addiction counseling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Digital forensics<\/strong>\u00a0experts are at the forefront of cybercrime. This program will educate students in digital evidence collection, preservation, and analysis. 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