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The Forensic Science Program is proud to be FEPAC accredited through 2027!
FEPAC, or Forensic Science Education Accreditation Commission, is a nationally recognized accreditation body specific to forensic science education. FEPAC sets national standards related to forensic science education and evaluates programs according to these standards. These include, but are not limited to, curriculum requirements (natural sciences and forensic sciences), faculty, institutional support, assessment of student performance, and involvement with forensic science laboratories & organizations. Programs must submit an application (self-study) and undergo an onsite visit. Accreditation is valid for five years, provided the programs continue to meet the requirements and provide appropriate documentation.
The Forensic Science Program at Loyola completed the self-study and on-site assessment last year and was awarded re-accreditation in the spring of 2022.
Forensic Science Faculty in the News
Touch DNA is a concept that has been around for over a decade in forensic DNA casework – but what does it really mean? Our local FOX 32 station wanted to know, and interviewed FS faculty member Wendy Gruhl to get answers.
American Academy of Forensic Sciences 2023
In February, FS Faculty had a busy and productive week at the American Academy of Forensic Science 75th annual meeting.
Dr. DeFrancesco presented collaborative research, conducted with Mary T. McMillin (FS Program alum), Matthew Reichert, PhD (former LUC Chemistry faculty), and Majid Asfar, MD (former LUC Stritch School of Medicine faculty).
Dr. Negrusz served on the Toxicology Working Group of the on AAFS – ASB (Academy Standards Board).
Dr. DeFrancesco and Ms. Gruhl participated in sessions from FEPAC (Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission) and COFSE (Council of Forensic Science Educators).
