Forensic Degrees

With financial crimes on the rise and the overall business environment becoming increasingly more complex, the need for skilled professionals trained to detect and prevent fraud continues to grow.

Forensic accounting pairs financial acumen with forensic investigation to provide insight in legal and fiscal investigations. Forensic accountants apply their expertise in accounting, auditing and reporting to recognize and document fraudulent evidence for civil and criminal cases.

Embry‑Riddle's B.S. in Forensic Accounting & Fraud Examination is among the fastest-growing programs across the residential campuses and is one of the few programs that focus on forensic accounting in the nation. Our expert faculty with vast industry experience prepare students for success in law, investigation, fraud prevention, deterrence and more.

Forensic biology applies scientific techniques to the collection, documentation and presentation of evidence in criminal investigations. Forensic scientists work with criminal investigators, lawyers and judicial institutions to solve crimes and bring criminals to justice.

The B.S. in Forensic Biology provides students with a foundation in biology, chemistry and law, with coursework that aligns with the American Board of Criminalistics (ABC) certification. Instructive laboratory components and access to forensic techniques prepare graduates for careers in local and state crime labs, private forensic labs, medical examiners’ offices, the FBI or even the Armed Forces DNA Identification Lab, to name a few.

Forensic psychologists apply psychological principles about criminal behavior to better understand a suspect's motive and solve complex criminal cases. Forensic psychology is the combination of psychological training with forensic science within the U.S. legal system.

Students of the B.S. in Forensic Psychology program receive faculty-led instruction in areas of evidence collection, psychological assessment, crime scene investigation, counseling and victim advocacy. Curriculum offers opportunities to mentor juvenile offenders, volunteer with local justice systems, conduct hands-on research and network with industry professionals at scientific conferences.

Students can participate in the Cold Case Task Force, in which Embry‑Riddle partners with local law enforcement agencies to help investigate cold cases. Forensic Psychology students can contribute to these investigations as part of their capstone.

Graduates are quality candidates for the pursuit of postgraduate study in graduate-level and doctoral programs.