Washington DC Forensics Training
American University
Forensic Chemistry
American University offers an introductory 100-level course on Forensic Chemistry, giving you a general introduction into the field. Unlike a lot of courses that use exams to gauge your learning, this one is focused squarely on homework assignments, an 800-word "reflective essay" that is due at the end of the term, and a five-page minimum case study that's half your grade. So if you're considering looking at forensic science or forensic classes, but have a bit of exam worries, then this might be the forensic class to consider.
This class starts with the basics, looking at general crime scene investigation, followed by how physical evidence collected is processed in the lab. The course then looks at the equipment used: microscopy and forensic hair and fiber analysis; questioned documents; firearms; explosives and bombing investigations; and weapons of mass destruction.
George Washington University
Master of Forensic Science in Crime Scene Investigation
George Washington University offers a masters degree focusing on Crime Scene Investigation (CSI), designed for federal agents, investigators, detectives and crime scene technicians. This program is designed for those interested in working in the field, collecting evidence on-site, rather than back in the lab. This program has been successful with attorneys wishing to specialize in forensic evidence, as well as with forensic pathologists.
The program requires a bachelors degree with at least one year or chemistry and one of biology to qualify.
Master of Forensic Science in Forensic Chemistry
George Washington University offers a concentration in the field of forensic drug chemistry or forensic trace evidence analysis for those wishing to work in a crime lab. The trace-evidence courses cover general trace evidence (hair and fiber analysis), forensic chemistry (glass and soil), and advanced forensic chemistry (paper, paint, flammable liquids and explosive residues).