Summer Springboard
Criminal & Forensic Science
ACADEMIC COURSE
UNLOCK THE SCIENCE OF JUSTICE WITH HANDS‑ON CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION AND REAL‑WORLD FORENSIC TECHNIQUES.
Criminal & Forensic Science
- Blend theory and practice in crime scene science.
- Uncover fingerprints, trace evidence, blood spatter, DNA techniques.
- Analyze case studies and solve simulated crimes as a team.
- Participate in a realistic crime scene simulation.
- Visit top labs – UCLA’s police department or Yale’s Henry Lee Institute.
- Present evidence findings in a museum-style moot court activity.
Summer Springboard
Criminal & Forensic Science
Course Overview
This engaging two-week program immerses students in the world of forensic investigation, combining scientific rigor with hands-on experience on prestigious campuses like UCLA and Yale. Participants gain foundational knowledge in forensic biology, fingerprint analysis, trace evidence, blood spatter dynamics, and DNA profiling. Through case studies and team-based simulations, they apply investigative techniques to solve mock crimes, fostering essential analytical and observational skills.
The experience culminates in site visits to real forensic labs—such as the Beverly Hills Police Department Crime Lab or the Henry C. Lee Institute—and a mock courtroom presentation of findings. Designed for aspiring crime scene investigators, lab technicians, and forensic pathologists, the program sharpens scientific reasoning alongside communication and legal presentation skills.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Outcome #1
Identify and collect forensic evidence: fingerprints, fibers, blood patterns, DNA.
Outcome #2
Analyze crime scene data and form evidence-based conclusions.
Outcome #3
Collaborate effectively to reconstruct crime scenes in team-based simulations.
Outcome #4
Present forensic findings clearly in a courtroom-style format.
