Techniques in Forensic Investigation - A Microcredential Program

Course Requirements

Required Courses 

Introduction to Forensic Science (CP2070) 

Analytical Chemistry (CP3400) 

Forensic Chemistry Techniques (CP4600) 

Prerequisite  

None  

CP2130/2131 

CP3400 

Semester/Credits 

Every semester/4 

Fall/5  

Spring Term A/3 

Hands-On? 

Yes  

Yes  

Yes  

Who Should Consider This Microcredential? 

Science and non-science majors who want to build skills for careers in forensic science, analytical chemistry, and clinical/medical or research labs

What Will You learn? 

  • Gain hands-on training in evidence analysis and chemical instrumentation.
  • Build a strong interdisciplinary foundation that connects chemistry with forensic investigation. 

Contact 

For more information, contact the Chemistry and Physics Department: 

Chair: Dr. Barbara Hillery, hilleryb@oldwestbury.edu  

Program coordinator: Dr. Ruomei Gao, gaor@oldwestbury.edu  

Student Achievement
Chemistry