Georgetown University Summer Programs range from summer in-person, for-credit options to year-round online pre-college courses and college prep opportunities. In Georgetown’s popular Forensic Science Academy summer program, students gain a firsthand look at the world of forensic science from professionals in the field—including investigators, detectives, special agents, medicolegal death investigators, crime scene technicians, pathologists, and lawyers.
What else the Forensic Science Academy covers:
- Test your critical thinking skills
- Collect and interpret evidence
- Explore the application of science and medicine in law enforcement
- Extraordinary forensic science resources of the nation’s capital
- Study crime scene diagramming, criminal investigative processes, video forensic analysis, and ethical dilemmas faced by today’s security professionals
Program structure:
- Blend of classroom lectures, field trips, hands-on activities, and group discussions
- Explore the following subject areas:
- Computer forensics
- Blood spatter analysis
- Geographic profiling
- Medical examinations
- Gang member investigations
- Terrorism investigations