Forensic Science Academy By Georgetown University

Overview

In Georgetown's Forensic Investigation Academy, you'll gain a firsthand look at the world of forensic investigation from professionals in the field—including investigators, detectives, crime scene technicians, and pathologists. Topics covered will include crime scene diagramming, evidence collection, criminal investigative process, and video forensic analysis, to the ethical dimensions of issues faced by today’s criminal investigative professionals. Various exercises, class interaction, case studies, lectures, discussions, mock crime scene creation, and examination have been developed to provide exposure to Criminal Forensic investigation. Test your critical thinking skills by identifying and interpreting the evidence as you explore the application of science and medicine in law enforcement.

As a student in the Forensic Investigation Academy, you'll spend your day immersed in a blend of classroom lectures, field trips, hands-on activities, and group discussions. Throughout the course of the week, you'll have the opportunity to explore the following subject areas:

* Crime scene analysis

* Types of evidence important to criminal investigations

* Criminal evidence collection

* Diagramming crime scenes

* Deductive reasoning in criminal investigation

* Actual criminal case study

* Interviewing and interrogation techniques

* Ballistic forensics

* Fingerprinting

* Testifying in court as a forensic expert and/or detective

* Blood spatter analysis

* Geographic profiling

* Medical examinations

* Gang member investigations

* Terrorism investigations