August 8-15, 2010

"Physical evidence cannot be wrong; it cannot perjure itself; it cannot be wholly absent.  Only its interpretation can err.  Only human failure to find it, study and understand it, can diminish its value."
-Dr. Paul L. Kirk

Today, more and more crimes are being solved in the laboratory, pushing forensic science to the forefront of criminal and civil trials.  In forensics, scientists, investigators, and attorneys work to uncover the truth.  Students in this eight-day, non-credit Forensic Science Workshop will have the opportunity to learn about all aspects of forensic science from the professionals in the field.  From crime laboratories to law enforcememnt agencies, students can learn from and interact with federal, state and local agencies using the extraordinary resources of the nation's capital. 

With an emphasis on crime scene investigation, this workshop lets students hear from investigators, detectives, special agents, medicolegal death investigators, and crime scene technicians.  They will also benefit from discussions with forensic pathologists and lawyers who specialize in the field of forensic evidence.  Finally, the evening capstone project will push each student to explore the ethical dimensions of issues faced by security professionals, including loyalty, privacy, use of technology and ethics in a global environment.  In a simulation atmosphere, students may address one of three following areas: corporate fraud, computer forensics, video forensic analysis.

2010 Tuition:
$1,900 includes tuition, room, and board.

Program Application .pdf
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

For more information, please contact scsspecialprograms@georgetown.edu

Sample Day

Wednesday, August 10*