Graduate Certificate in Latent Print Examination

GW's online Graduate Certificate in Latent Print Examination is a first-of-its-kind program in the United States, offering specialized training for aspiring and transitioning forensic professionals that aligns with standards set by the Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC) in this field.  

Coursework immerses students in introductory and advanced latent print comparison, photography and digital image processing, fingerprint development techniques and testimony.

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: 

The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate Programs.

18 credits in required courses and achievement of a passing grade on the comprehensive examination.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Required
FORS 6207	Photography in the Forensic Sciences
FORS 6215	Latent Print Comparisons I
FORS 6216	Latent Print Processing
FORS 6217	Latent Print Comparisons II
FORS 6219	Digital Image Processing
FORS 6230	Communicating About Latent Prints
Additional requirement
Successful completion of a comprehensive examination consisting of an exam and moot court.