About the course

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 comprised of experts and experienced forensic sciences practitioners. Students also have access to the department?s state-of-the-art laboratories, and are in 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. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Washington, DC
Fall (August), 2024	Washington, DC
Spring (January), 2025	Washington, DC
Fall (August), 2025	Washington, DC
Spring (January), 2026	Washington, DC

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for George Washington University

Academic IELTS: an overall band score of 6.0 with no individual score below 5.0, or

　　TOEFL: 550 on paper-based or 80 on Internet-based, or

　　To be eligible for admission, applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the US must hold degrees from institutions in compliance with their national standards.

　　One (1) recommendation

　　Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at George Washington University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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