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
The following requirements must be fulfilled:
The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate Programs.
37 credits, including 31 credits in required courses and 6 credits in elective courses. In addition, successful completion of a master's comprehensive examination and an independent research project are required.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| FORS 6001 | Research and Professional Responsibility | |
| FORS 6004 | Fundamentals of Forensic Science I | |
| FORS 6005 | Fundamentals of Forensic Science II | |
| FORS 6206 | Trace Evidence Analysis | |
| FORS 6210 | Advanced Instrumental Analysis | |
| FORS 6224 | Criminal Law for Forensic Scientists | |
| FORS 6225 | Statistics for Forensic Scientists | |
| FORS 6238 | Forensic Chemistry I | |
| FORS 6239 | Forensic Chemistry II | |
| FORS 6240 | Forensic Drug Analysis | |
| FORS 6292 | Graduate Seminar | |
| Electives | ||
| 6 credits in elective courses selected in consultation with the departmental advisor. | ||
| Additional requirements | ||
| Successful completion of the master’s comprehensive examination. | ||
| Successful completion of an independent research project. | ||