Professional Diploma
Forensic Investigation
Hours: 120 (w/ Forensic Report
or Research Paper)
Dates: October 5 - November 30, 2026
CONTACT
Brent E. Turvey, PhD
Email: brent.turvey@forensic-institute.com
Phone: 907-738-5121
LOCATION
- All Modules available online
- Program available as Independant Study
REGISTER NOW! (VISA / MC)
Option #1: $800.00 USD (General); or
Option #2: $495.00 USD (Student / IAFC / Alumni / First Responders)
Option #3: Email instructor for direct agency billing
Option #4: $140 Monthly Payments (4 or 6 months, depending on status)
COMPLIANCE & CERTIFICATION
This post-graduate diploma program is offered through The Forensic Criminology Institute, in co-operation with the International Association of Forensic Criminologists (IAFC) / Academy of Behavioral Profiling (ABP), and Ciencia Aplicada.
This post-graduate diploma program is in full compliance with the accreditation guidelines set forth by the Global Forensic Alliance, and The Criminal Profiler Professional Certification Act of 2013. Students who successfully complete this program will be eligible for IAFC Criminal Profiler certification.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK
The required course text is available for purchase at Amazon.com:
- Crowder & Turvey (2017) Forensic Investigations (Elsevier Science)






COURSE MODULES
1. Forensic Investigations & Artificial Intelligence
2. Forensic Evidence: Legal Requirements
3. Investigative and Forensic Ethics / Brady-Giglio
4. The Scientific Method
5. Crime Scene Investigation
6. Crime Scene Processing & Chain of Custody
7. The Crime Lab & Criminalistics
8. Basic Firearms Examination
9. Understanding DNA Reports
10. Sexual Assault Examinations
11. Medicolegal Death Investigation:
Understanding Autopsy Reports
12. Forensic Report Writing & Testimony
REGISTER NOW! (VISA / MC)
Option #1: $800.00 USD (General); or
Option #2: $495.00 USD (Student / IAFC / Alumni / First Responders)
Option #3: Email instructor for direct agency billing
Option #4: $140 Monthly Payments (4 or 6 months, depending on status)




