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Serenity
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What all recommended courses will I need to become a handwriting analysis in Forensic Science?
Possibly interested in working for the FBI.
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Karin P.
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Hi Serenity,
To become a forensic handwriting expert, you'll need to earn at least a bachelors degree. Most suitable is probably a major in forensics, but a science degree, e.g. in chemistry is also a possibility. There are masters and postgraduate certificate programs that focus on forensic document examination as well. I left a few links for you below.
The bachelors (and possibly masters) gives you the foundational scientific knowledge and is usually followed by an apprenticeship or on-the-job training with an expert. Certifications are available from the American Board of Forensic Document Examiners.
If you want to work for the FBI, you should also check out the opportunities they have for students:
https://fbijobs.gov/students-and-graduates.
I hope this helps! All the best to you!
KP
https://www.allcriminaljusticeschools.com/specialties/forensic-handwriting-experts/
https://abfde.org/
https://medicine.okstate.edu/forensics/masters/forensic-document-examination-online.html
https://www.etsu.edu/online/graduate-certificates/forensic-document-examination.php
To become a forensic handwriting expert, you'll need to earn at least a bachelors degree. Most suitable is probably a major in forensics, but a science degree, e.g. in chemistry is also a possibility. There are masters and postgraduate certificate programs that focus on forensic document examination as well. I left a few links for you below.
The bachelors (and possibly masters) gives you the foundational scientific knowledge and is usually followed by an apprenticeship or on-the-job training with an expert. Certifications are available from the American Board of Forensic Document Examiners.
If you want to work for the FBI, you should also check out the opportunities they have for students:
https://fbijobs.gov/students-and-graduates.
I hope this helps! All the best to you!
KP
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