University Of Central Oklahoma
100 N University Dr, Edmond, OK 73034, United States

The University of Central Oklahoma is a public university in Edmond, Oklahoma. It is the third largest university in Oklahoma, with almost 14,000 students and approximately 430 full-time and 400 adjunct faculty.

Master of Science in Forensic Science

The M.S. Forensic Science degree is a research-oriented, graduate degree program. Students must complete a minimum of 36 hours of graduate level work, including a core of 15 hours, six hours of thesis research or three hours of graduate capstone, and a minimum of 15 to 18 hours of electives in their major area.

Students who successfully obtain a M.S. in Forensic Science will apply the scientific method to forensic science problems, critically review and interpret forensic science literature, develop well-reasoned, scientifically sound hypotheses, design experiments to test hypotheses, statistically analyze and interpret data, and communicate forensic science information clearly, concisely, logically and accurately to the general public both orally and in writing.

Career Opportunities

Forensic Science career opportunities include: 

  • Firearms and Toolmark Examiner
  • Fingerprint Analyst
  • Crime Scene Investigator
  • Impression Evidence Examiner
  • Bloodstain Pattern Analyst

https://www.uco.edu/programs/jcgs/fsi/master-of-science-forensic-science 

International Freshmen 

A freshman is a student who has never studied at another college or university. Most freshmen enter UCO immediately after completing high school; however, freshmen can be any age as long as they have never attended another college or university.

Admission Requirements

Admission to UCO is based on the completion of a rigorous secondary school curriculum demonstrated by a recognized certificate of completion that would qualify you for entrance into a university in your country. There are two methods for freshman admissions:

Option 1: Admission Based on Grades From High School

For this option, the SAT or ACT is NOT required for admission.
This option is for students who have already graduated, or will soon graduate, from an accredited high school. The student must show a minimum GPA of 2.70 or its equivalent in high school.

Note: Students who are admitted through the high school grades or GPA and do not meet the SAT/ACT test requirement will be required to take the Computerized Placement Test (CPT) prior to enrollment into classes. 

Option 2: Admission Based on SAT or ACT Results

This option is best for students who want admission before completing high school or do not meet the admissions requirements in option one. If you have taken the SAT or ACT, you may apply during your final year of high school. To be considered for admission, you must obtain:

  • SAT: 1030 or higher combined critical reading and mathematics score
  • ACT: 20 or higher composite score

Certain applicants may be required to provide SAT or ACT as admissions criteria.

Admission Documents 

Proof of English Proficiency - Undergraduate 

Submit one of the following to satisfy the requirement:

  • TOEFL - 61 IBT (Internet-based test) or 500 PBT (paper-based test);
  • IELTS - 5.5 overall band;
  • PTE Academic - 44;
  • iTEP Academic - 3.5; or,
  • Proof of 12 weeks of intensive English study at an approved ESL program in the U.S. after achieving a minimum TOEFL score of 460 (PBT) or 48 (IBT) or minimum IELTS overall band of 5.0 or or PTE Academic of 36 or iTEP of 3.0.

Note: Refer to UCO Office of Global Affairs for a list of approved ESL programs in the U.S. 

or to find out about an ESL program on UCO's campus.

UCO Institutional Code for TOEFL is 6091.

Phone: +1-405-974-2390
Fax: +1-405-974-3842
international@uco.edu

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SEVIS Transfer to UCO

If you are currently attending a high school in the U.S. and are holding an active SEVIS F-1 visa status, you will also be required to submit:

  1. Copy of F-1 visa stamp
  2. Copy of most recent Form I-20
  3. Copy of most recent Form I-94
  4. Completed SEVIS Transfer-In Form: The SEVIS Transfer-In Form allows for your SEVIS record (on I-20) to be released by your current institution and transferred to UCO. Your new UCO I-20 will not be created until your current school has completed this form and you have signed the release.

If you are currently attending a high school in the U.S. and are maintaining an active SEVIS J-1 visa status, you will also be required to submit:

  1. Copy of J-1 visa stamp
  2. Copy of most recent Form DS-2019
  3. Copy of most recent Form I-94

https://www.uco.edu/student-resources/oga/international-admissions/freshman 

To meet an application deadline, students should submit their application along with any associated supplemental items prior to the deadline associated with their program of interest and desired term of entry. Admittance decisions are made only after all documentation has been received.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall semester: June 15
  • Spring semester: Oct. 15

https://www.uco.edu/graduate/application-support/deadlines 

Please send student details, documents and online application login credentials to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org without submitting the application.

IGS team will submit the application through channel partner.