Graduate Certificate in Forensic Investigation (STEM)

The graduate certificate in forensic investigation is designed for forensic sciences professionals who want to enhance their credentials and advance their careers. Proficiency in crime scene investigation and mastery of the techniques used to collect evidence are essential to success in the field. To foster this expertise, students pursue coursework including homicide investigation, forensic pathology and crime scene photography.

As part of GW’s prestigious Department of Forensic Sciences, students in the forensic investigation program learn from a faculty comprising experts and experienced forensic sciences practitioners. Students also have access to the department’s state-of-the-art laboratories, and are in close proximity to federal crime labs and investigatory agencies in the Washington, DC, area.

Upon completion of the forensic investigation graduate certificate, students can apply to GW’s master of science (MS) in crime scene investigation program after taking the GRE examination. Coursework from the forensic investigation graduate certificate program can count toward 18 credits of the MS program.

This is a STEM designated program.

Visit the program website for additional information.

Visit the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences website for application requirements.

Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to:

Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Office of Graduate Studies
The George Washington University
801 22nd Street NW, Phillips Hall 107
Washington DC 20052

For additional information about the admissions process visit the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences Frequently Asked Questions page.

Contact for questions:

askccas@gwu.edu
202-994-6210 (phone)
Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday

This Bulletin covers the degree requirements for students matriculating in the current academic year. Students who matriculated before the current year can find their requirements in the relevant archived Bulletin.

The following requirements must be fulfilled: 18 credits, including 15 credits in required courses and one 3-credit elective course.