Application for Admission

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1 Application for Admission Professional Science Master's Degree Program in Forensic Science If you have not yet completed the online university application, go to and apply to the university before submitting this program application. Personal Information Last Name: First Name: Middle Name: Desired Semester of Matriculation (Check One) Matriculation Year Fall Spring Street Address: City: State/ Province: Telephone: Mobile Telephone: Postal (ZIP) Code: Country: Educational Information Institution Degree Major Year Overall GPA Science GPA Degree.PSMFBS-student.admission.application.doc Page 1 of 7

2 Prerequisite Completion Please check the prerequisite courses that you have completed. The courses listed in parentheses are the course equivalents at the check our General Catalog for details. Please also specify if the course you are counting was an undergraduate (U) or graduate (G) course, the number of semester units completed, and the course number(s) in each area. NOTE: You may be granted conditional admission if you are lacking up to three classes (9 units) of prerequisite coursework, so don t let the fact that you still need a course or two prevent you from submitting an application (prerequisites do not count toward your degree). All applicants must have the following prerequisite coursework in order to be considered: U / G Course Name / General Biology (BIOL 1A) / General Chemistry with Lab (CHEM 1A/B) / Organic Chemistry with Lab (CHEM 128A/B & 129A/B) / Calculus (MATH 75) / Statistics (MATH 101/PSYCH 42) / Physics (PHYS 2A/B or PHYS 4A,4AL,4B,4BL,4C) Course Number(s) Semester Units Check here if you are applying for the FORENSIC BIOLOGY specialization (e.g. Forensic DNA Analysis/Human Identification. Check here if you are applying for the FORENSIC CHEMISTRY specialization (e.g. Forensic Drug Analysis and/or Toxicology). Specialization in Forensic Biology requires a minimum of 15 additional semester hours of coursework, in any combination, from the following list Specialization in Forensic Chemistry requires a minimum of 12 additional semester hours of coursework, in any combination, from the following list (check any courses from either the biology or chemistry section below that you wish to have considered): Degree.PSMFBS-student.admission.application.doc Page 2 of 7

3 U / G Course Name / Cellular Biology / Genetics and/or Cell Biology Lab / Molecular Biology / Molecular Biology Lab / Genetics / Microbiology / Pharmacology / Population Genetics Course Number(s) Semester Units / Biochemistry / Inorganic Chemistry / Analytical/Quantitative Chemistry / Physical Chemistry / Physical Chemistry Lab / Instrumental Analysis Total number of specialization semester units in Biology Total number of specialization semester units in Chemistry Degree.PSMFBS-student.admission.application.doc Page 3 of 7

4 Relevant Work Experience Please list all of your work experience that is relevant to your intended career goals in forensic science. Also, please attach a Curriculum Vita detailing your additional education and related work experience to this application. Agency/Company Duties Dates Letters of Recommendation The program requires three letters of recommendation from individuals who are able to comment on your professional abilities including your ability to perform well with graduate work, your personal character, and the likelihood that you will do well in your chosen career path. List the individuals from whom we should expect to see letters written on your behalf (Note: electronic communications to program staff are not acceptable. Letters should be mailed directly from the recommender to the Forensic Science Program Office, ATTN: Admissions): Name 1. Agency/Relationship Telephone / Degree.PSMFBS-student.admission.application.doc Page 4 of 7

5 Personal Statements Concisely answer the following questions in the space provided to you (please confine your answers to writing on this form. Failure to answer any question or any part of a question may be used as grounds to dismiss your application. On the scale shown below, mark an X on the line to indicate where you believe your career interests best fit. This is simply to determine if your interest in this program is more laboratorybased or field-oriented. Please explain your answer in the space below the line. [100% 100%] Laboratory Research 50% : 50% Crime Scene Investigation Casework Fieldwork Why are you applying to the, Professional Science Master's Degree Program in Forensic Science? What makes our program more attractive than other programs you may be considering? Degree.PSMFBS-student.admission.application.doc Page 5 of 7

6 Which area(s) of Forensic Science interest you most (e.g. firearms, drug analysis, DNA, etc.)? Explain why. Failure to complete any portion of this application including the questions listed on this application will result in an incomplete application Incomplete applications are not reviewed. All of the above information is correct and true to the best of my knowledge. Signature: Date: Degree.PSMFBS-student.admission.application.doc Page 6 of 7

7 Documentation Checklist Your application to the Forensic Science Program is only complete when you are able to check each of the following: All students: Complete the CSUMentor On-line Application. Remember, we cannot evaluate your other application materials without the completion of an on-line application. All students: Complete the Professional Science Master s Degree Program Application for Admission (this form, which is separate from CSUMentor), and return it to the following address: Forensic Science Program Office ATTN: ADMISSIONS 2576 E San Ramon Avenue, M/S ST 104 All students: Submit three letters of recommendation from individuals who are able to comment on your professional abilities including your ability to perform well with graduate work, your personal character, and the likelihood that you will do well in your chosen career path. Please have all letters of recommendation sent directly to the following address: Forensic Science Program Office ATTN: ADMISSIONS 2576 E San Ramon Avenue, M/S ST 104 Domestic Students (U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents): Send official GRE scores and University/College transcripts to the following address: Graduate Admissions 5150 N Maple Avenue, M/S JA57 International Students: Send official GRE scores, University/College transcripts, and TOEFL scores to the following address: International Admissions 5150 N Maple Avenue, M/S JA56 International Students: The University requires additional forms and documentation, which you must submit to the Office of International Admissions. For more information, please contact that office directly by telephone ( ) or via the International Student Services and Programs website ( International Admissions 5150 N Maple Avenue, M/S JA56 Degree.PSMFBS-student.admission.application.doc Page 7 of 7