Benefits

The Commission on Forensic Education promotes the growth and emphasizes the importance of forensic science programs in education. The Commission offers guidance on instruction, provides help to those who teach or study forensic science, and reviews professional certification programs. The Commission is an effective and essential network that helps educators and students stay informed of the latest innovations, breakthroughs, and important research in the field.

The Commission helps educators advance the field and inspire future forensic professionals by doing the following:
  • Helping educators network with fellow teaching professionals and top experts in the field.
  • Convincing potential students of the importance and the benefits of studying forensic science.
  • Giving members a highly visible forum to publish and distribute their research.
  • Helping members stay current in a constantly evolving field by providing quality continuing education.
  • Providing certification programs that recognize achievement.
Membership in the Commission is open to forensic science, law, and science educators at both the secondary and post-secondary level. Members of the Commission may be employed by either public or private educational institutions as full-time, part-time, or adjunct instructors. Members are dedicated to advancing the field of forensic science and providing quality education to future professionals in the field.