Application for Admission
Professional Science Master's Degree Program in Forensic Science
California State University, Fresno
If you have not yet completed the online university application, go to www.csumentor.edu 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:
Telephone:
City:
Mobile
Telephone:
State/ Province:
Email:
Postal (ZIP) Code:
Country:
Educational Information
Institution Degree Major Year
Overall GPA
Science GPA
Prerequisite Completion
Please check the prerequisite courses that you have completed. The courses listed in parentheses are the course equivalents at the California State University, Fresno – check our General Catalog for details. Please also specify if the course you are counting was an undergraduate (U) or grad-uate (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
Course
Number(s)
Semester
Units
/
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)
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):
U / G
Course Name
Course
Number(s)
Semester
Units
/
Cellular Biology/
Genetics and/or Cell Biology Lab/
Molecular Biology/
Molecular Biology Lab/
Genetics/
Microbiology/
Pharmacology/
Population Genetics/
Biochemistry/
Inorganic Chemistry/
Analytical/Quantitative Chemistry/
Physical Chemistry/
Physical Chemistry Lab/
Instrumental AnalysisTotal number of specialization semester
units
in
Biology
______
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 Agency/Relationship
Telephone /
1.
2.
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 laboratory-based 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 California State University, Fresno, Professional Science Master's Degree Program in Forensic Science? What makes our program more attractive than other programs you may be considering?
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.
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
California State University, Fresno 2576 E San Ramon Avenue, M/S ST 104 Fresno, CA. 93740-8026
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
California State University, Fresno 2576 E San Ramon Avenue, M/S ST 104 Fresno, CA. 93740-8026
Domestic Students (U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents): Send official GRE scores and University/College transcripts to the following address:
Graduate Admissions
California State University, Fresno 5150 N Maple Avenue, M/S JA57 Fresno, CA. 93740-8026
International Students: Send official GRE scores, University/College transcripts, and TOEFL scores to the following address:
International Admissions
California State University, Fresno 5150 N Maple Avenue, M/S JA56 Fresno, CA. 93740-8026
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 (559-278-2409) or via the International Student Services and Programs website
(http://studentaffairs.csufresno.edu/international_students/ International Admissions
