Hoya Summer High School Sessions applications are now open.
In Georgetown's Forensic Science Academy, you'll gain a firsthand look at the world of forensic science from professionals in the field—including investigators, detectives, crime scene technicians, and pathologists. Topics covered will include crime scene diagramming, evidence collection, criminal investigative process, and video forensic analysis, to the ethical dimensions of issues faced by today’s criminal investigative professionals. Various exercises, class interaction, case studies, lectures, discussions, mock crime scene creation, and examination have been developed to provide exposure to Criminal Forensic investigation. Test your critical thinking skills by identifying and interpreting the evidence as you explore the application of science and medicine in law enforcement.
Estimated Tuition:
$5,950
Price includes tuition, housing, and meals. Commuter Student tuition is $4,145.
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How You'll Benefit
Meet and interact with forensic practitioners and veteran criminal investigators
Interact with guest speakers from agencies such as the DC Department of Forensic Science and the DC Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide, Sexual Assault, and Cold Case Units
Hear from detectives who have solved high-profile murder cases, and forensic evidence investigators
Apply analytical and critical thinking designed to process crime scenes and solve cases
Interact with students with similar interest in Forensic Science to foster information sharing and networking
Gain insight into various careers opportunities in the field of Forensic Science
Program Format & Subject Areas
As a student in the Forensic Science Academy, you'll spend your day immersed in a blend of classroom lectures, field trips, hands-on activities, and group discussions. Throughout the course of the week, you'll have the opportunity to explore the following subject areas:
Crime scene analysis
Types of evidence important to criminal investigations
Criminal evidence collection
Diagramming crime scenes
Deductive reasoning in criminal investigation
Actual criminal case study
Interviewing and interrogation techniques
Ballistic forensics
Fingerprinting
Testifying in court as forensic expert and/or detective
Blood spatter analysis
Geographic profiling
Medical examinations
Gang member investigations
Terrorism investigations
*The list of subjects is not all-inclusive and is subject to change and modification based on instructor availability and time allotments to cover materials.
All in all, I fell in love with the program. I got to meet so many amazing people not only from the D.C. area but all around the country.
Zeyneb Sekin
Having the chance to experience once in a lifetime opportunities and getting to meet people from around the world made it so I got to really experience what college life was like.
Anthony DuPrau
My #SummerHoya experience was enriching, inspiring, and rewarding; if I could turn back the clock, I’d do it all over again.
Trevor Dalton
It was amazing to be surrounded by such high caliber students and staff who were all encouraging and fabulous to work with. I took away many positive things from my week as a Summer Hoya.
Nicole Lyon
As I am filling out my college applications, I am able to think back to my memories from the summer and I am reassured that I am pursuing the right educational path.
Grace Hermes
The program offers so much–from the off-site visits to the daily lectures and the on campus activities. The lectures were interesting, meeting new people was great and the off-site visits were interactive and intriguing.
Jazzelle DeLaney
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