Forensic photographers take photos in laboratories and the field.
Forensic photographers work as an integral part of the law enforcement team, taking field and laboratory photographs to determine the facts of a crime or accident. College programs give a rounded training in forensic photography that shows students execute photography, analyze data and report their findings. After developing their skills with college courses, students can earn marketable credentials by participating in training and certification from forensic photography trade organizations.
Barry University
Barry University offers a Bachelor of Art in biomedical and forensic photography that includes 65 credit hours of courses in criminology, human anatomy, biology, photography, computer imaging and lighting techniques. The program includes a six-month internship at the Miami-Dade County medical examiner's office, where the student will get hands-on experience taking forensic photographs and preparing evidence. The degree program focuses on photography and trains students in digital and traditional mediums with seven-day-a-week access to photography facilities and laboratories. Founded in 1940, the school has more than 6,500 students enrolled.
Barry University
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Fine Arts---Photography
11300 NE 2nd Ave.
Miami Shores, FL 33161-6695
305-899-3100
800-695-2279
http://www.barry.edu/
Phoenix College
The Phoenix College offers a certificate program in crime and accident scene photography that students can take independently or as part of the Associate of Applied Science in forensic technology degree curriculum. Students learn techniques for documenting accident, homicide, burglary and assault scenes, laboratory photography, preserving a crime scene and preparing for a court presentation. Phoenix College, the first in the Maricopa Community Colleges network, enrolls 30,000 students and offers more than 200 degree plans and career training programs. Students may take courses for the program at the Thomas Rd. and downtown campuses.
Phoenix College
1202 W. Thomas Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85013
602-285-7800
Downtown Campus
640 N. 1st Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85003
602-223-4000
pc.maricopa.edu
Texas Tech University
The Institute for Forensic Science at Texas Tech University offers a Master of Science degree program in forensic science with a specialty as a forensic scientist or examiner. The curriculum includes blood spatter analysis, digital forensic photography and computer editing courses. Students must submit a 300- to 500-word letter of interest and resume for admission to the graduate program. Ideally, science majors have a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, biology or physics and examiners should have a degree in a behavioral or social science discipline. The Institute also offers forensic photography courses and workshops as part of its law enforcement training program.
Texas Tech University
Institute for Forensic Science
4434 S. Loop 289
Lubbock, TX 79414
806-743-7901
depts.ttu.edu/ifs
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