Arkansas CSI Training
Arkansas State University
Bachelors in Forensic Science - Arkansas State U.
Arkansas State offers a full-fledged BS degree in forensic science, along with the option of choosing a track in forensic biology or forensic chemistry. This is a real-deal program, with serious courses in all manner of biology (including advanced cell biology) and chemistry (including the dreaded organic chemistry). Physics is also addressed in equal measure, with a full year required, and get ready for your calculus, because it's required to graduate. At the higher levels, undergrad students in the forensics program can specialize in some pretty interesting courses, ranging from mass spectrometry to immunology and radiochemical techniques.
Like most programs in forensic science, it's rapidly expanding and changing, so call them at 870-680-4360 to get the latest program details.
Crime Scene Investigation for High School Students - Arkansas State U.
For $350, Arkansas State offers high school students a 5-day forensic science camp to give prospective college students a taste of what life is like as a forensic scientist. The program covers all manner of forensic specialties, many of them hands-on with reconstructed crime scenes, interrogation of suspects, courtroom testimony and lab analysis. They also conduct workshops on psychological profiling and investigative strategies, many of which are taught by professional investigators and law enforcement personnel. You can sign up by calling 870-972-3973.
Arkansas Tech University
Criminalistics - Arkansas Tech U.
Arkansas Tech has a few undergraduate introductory course on Criminalistics, one in the chemistry department, and another on introduction to computer forensics and security. The computer forensics course looks specifically at the technology behind a digital forensic exam, emphasizing how an IT expert can minimize the threats and vulnerabilities that exist to a computer system or network.
Arkansas Tech's technical college has a more general Intro to Computer Crime course, a very general look at the field that only requires Intro to Computers as a prerequisite. It is offered through the Law Enforcement program at the tech school. Specifically, you'll learn about financial fraud, identity theft, how thieves locate and identify the targets of their identity theft rings, and the associated laws and regulations that allow authorities to pursue the perpetrators.