B.S. in Forensic Science

Academic Year

2020-2021

2019-2020

2018-2019

2017-2018

2016-2017

2015-2016

Internships

0*

6

6

3

3

0

Independent Studies

3

2

1

2

0

0

Questions

Working in the Forensic Science Field

Working in a non-Forensic Science Laboratory

Placement into Graduate or Professional School

Other Employment

Unemployed

Currently in an Internship

Total Responses

2015-2021 Graduates

33%

22%

50%

5%

Data Unavailable

0%

18 out of 30

Student Success Story: Jessica Thornton ’21

Upon completion of her undergraduate degree in Forensic Science in May 2021, Ms. Jessica Thornton is continuing her education by pursuing a Doctorate of Philosophy in Forensic Science at West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia.

While attending graduate school as a full-time student, Ms. Thornton works as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, teaching undergraduate biology labs. In addition, her graduate research is concentrated in forensic genetics, specifically regarding the isolation and subsequent use of indels for the purposes of DNA identification of degraded samples.

Ms. Thornton’s undergraduate research on “Changes in the Microbiome at the Onset and End of Decomposition” was recently published in the Journal of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Research.

Student Success Story: Brittany Johnson ’21

In the spring of 2021, Ms. Johnson completed her undergraduate degrees in Forensic Science and Criminal Justice: Crime Scene Investigations. Ms. Johnson continued her education by pursuing a Masters of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences at Liberty University. Ms. Johnson was involved in numerous academic clubs, including the Forensic Science Club, and research during her time as an undergraduate student. Throughout her time as a graduate student, Ms. Johnson plans on continuing research under the supervision of Dr. J. Thomas McClintock as well as providing assistance in various Forensic Science courses.

Student Success Story:  Michael Erquiaga ’20

Following graduation from Liberty University in 2020, Michael Erquiaga secured a job with Bode Technology, a nationally recognized forensic lab in Lorton, Virginia. He currently holds the position of Laboratory Assistant and is responsible for servicing vital lab equipment. Most recently, Michael has been added to the extract return team where he ensures the safe return of DNA samples to police departments across the nation. In the future, he looks to be hired to Bode’s Applied Science research team. Mr. Erquiaga’s undergraduate research on the “Changes in the Microbiome at the Onset and End of Decomposition” was recently published in the Journal of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Research.

Student Success Story:  Mia Fabbri ’20

After obtaining her undergraduate degree in Forensic Science in May 2020, Ms. Mia Fabbri continued to pursue a Master’s of Science degree in Forensic Science from Cedar Crest College in Allentown, PA.

While attending Liberty, Ms. Fabbri worked as a Graduate Assistant performing weekly quality control/quality assurance procedures on various instruments including NMR, UV-Vis, and Fluorescent Spectrophotometers. This work ensures that the instruments are accurate and reliable for research and study purposes.

Ms. Fabbri’s undergraduate research on the “Changes in the Microbiome at the Onset and End of Decomposition” was recently published in the Journal of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Research.