Academic Program Proposal

Date Proposal Activated	Institution and Proposal	Degree Awarded	Academic Program Name	Objection Deadline	MHEC Final Action	Final Decision Date
	Loyola University Maryland Proposal	Master of Science (M.S.)	Biological Forensics	4/14/2023	Recommended	5/16/2023
Biological Forensics Program Description
Loyola University Maryland proposes a new Master of Science in Biological Forensics program. The biological forensics program will broadly examine all types of biological and ecological evidence related to civil, criminal, and administrative law. The proposed new program provides coursework and training in forensic entomology, forensic microbiology, forensic anthropology, biological forensics, veterinary and wildlife <br>forensics, death investigation, DNA analysis, and fingerprints, in addition to other courses focused on the development of an array of learner and technical skills relevant to a wide range of careers in forensic science and other disciplines. Loyola’s curriculum was developed in consultation with the forensic laboratory directors at the Maryland State Police and Baltimore City Police, the Deputy Medical Examiner for Connecticut, <br>and a senior technical leader in the Human Identification Division at ThermoFisher Scientific.