The program offers a unique blend of UCLA-created curriculum, UCLA-selected instructors, and unparalleled access to university facilities, providing an immersive pre-college experience.
Students in the Summer Discovery at UCLA Forensic Science program delve into the scientific gathering and analysis of evidence. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on experience, allowing participants to actively engage in discovering, preserving, and analyzing various types of evidence, including fingerprints and fibers. Students will learn to apply forensic techniques, tools, and methodologies used by professional investigators, understanding the critical importance of maintaining evidence integrity and the chain of custody throughout an investigation. The program also covers developing skills in diagramming, sketching, and photographing crime scenes, as well as analyzing complex forensic evidence related to firearms, arson, and explosives. Through case studies and team-based simulations, students will work to solve mock crimes and present their findings in a moot court scenario, sharpening their investigative, observational, analytical, and communication skills. The program aims to provide a realistic introduction to the work of a crime scene investigator and various career paths within forensic science.
A typical day involves university-designed courses in the morning, followed by afternoon and evening activity options, which can include recreational activities, academic excursions, or trips to explore Los Angeles.
This program is ideal for aspiring forensic scientists and students fascinated by crime scenes and the path from evidence to justice, who want to explore the fundamentals of the field through hands-on experience.
UCLA Campus, Los Angeles, CA
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