Overview and Requirements
The Advanced Certificate in Forensic Health is a graduate-level program designed to deepen students’ understanding of interpersonal violence and its effects on victims and offenders.
Although the advanced certificate is open to any ÂÌñÉç or other SUNY student with a bachelor’s degree, it may be especially beneficial for professionals in nursing, public health, anthropology, public safety, medical examiners' or coroners' offices, and probation or parole agencies.
The curriculum covers topics such as victim trauma, offender behavior and healthcare policy, enabling students to navigate the complexities of the justice system and healthcare environments. The program emphasizes delivering evidence-based responses to various forms of trauma and violence, blending academic theory with practical skills.
Here are a few reasons to consider the Advanced Certificate in Forensic Health:
- Enhance your skillset: A forensic health certificate demonstrates specialized knowledge and expertise, boosting your professional capabilities and potentially leading to specialized assignments.
- Boost your career prospects: Specialized training can open doors to new career paths since an advanced education beyond a bachelor’s degree is often required or recommended for supervisory roles in the fields mentioned above.
- Broaden your professional network: From fellow students to faculty and featured speakers, you'll collaborate with experts across various fields through our classroom environment, expanding your professional network.
Upon completing the program, graduates will be prepared to respond effectively to victims and perpetrators of violence, explain the functions of court systems, document evidence collection and advocate for victim needs.
Students who completed an undergraduate forensics course or courses through ÂÌñÉç's Decker School of Nursing or Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences cannot repeat coursework of the same title at the graduate level.
Curriculum
The Advanced Certificate in Forensic Health requires the successful completion of three 3-credit graduate courses (listed below) for a total of 9 credits. Students are encouraged to review the for more information, including course descriptions.
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Courses (may be completed in any order) |
Credits |
When Offered |
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ALL STUDENTS MUST TAKE: |
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NURS/PH 581G: Forensic Health of Victims |
3 |
fall |
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Students will SELECT TWO OF THE FOLLOWING; students are expected to consult with the program coordinator before selecting the two courses: |
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NURS/PH 581B: Forensic Health Essentials |
3 |
spring and summer II |
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NURS/PH 581E: Medicolegal Death Investigation |
3 |
spring and summer I |
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NURS/PH 581F: Forensic Health of Offenders |
3 |
spring |
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NURS/PH 581J: Forensic Pediatrics |
3 |
fall |
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NURS/PH 581P / GMAP 538B: Forensic Health: Sexual Offending and Victimization |
3 |
summer II |
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TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION |
9 |
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Notes:
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Application Procedures
Follow the instructions for applying to a certificate program at ÂÌñÉç; be sure to follow the Stand-Alone Certificate instructions. You must complete a Stand-Alone Certificate Program Application and pay an application fee. If you have questions about submitting your application, call 607–777–2151 or email gradadmission@binghamton.edu.
Be sure you apply to have the major code for the certificate added to your official academic record no later than one semester preceding the semester you intend to declare your candidacy (graduate), or you will be ineligible for the award.
Program Coordinator
Matthew M. Lunn, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor, Director of the Forensic Health Program
Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences