Overview

This certificate can be completed fully online in two semesters, and if students choose to continue taking courses the 12 credit hours can apply to our MS and Doctoral degrees in Forensic Sciences. The certificate in Forensic Genealogy provides a structured pathway for students, forensic professionals, law enforcement, legal specialists, and researchers to gain advanced expertise in this developing field.

Coursework

Graduate Certificate in Forensic Genealogy (12 credit hours):

• FRNS 5923 Intelligence Investigations for Forensic Genealogy
• FRNS 5933 Introduction to Forensic Genealogy
• FRNS 6133 Advanced Forensic Genealogy
• FRNS 6143 Applications of Forensic Genealogy

Admissions Requirements and Deadlines

• Accepting applications for Fall terms only
• Bachelor's degree with a recommended grade point average of 3.0 or better. (Applicants graduating from schools outside the U.S. are required to submit transcripts that have been evaluated to U.S. standards.)
• Resume/CV
• Basic computer skills, equipment, and internet access are required for participation in online courses. Participants need the capacity for independent learning, access to a computer, Internet, and e-mail, as well as proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• $50.00 application fee (domestic)

Cost and Assistance

Oklahoma State University offers an affordable single rate for graduate students in online degree and certificate programs.

Cost details for in-state, online graduate students
Cost details for out-of-state online graduate students

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