MS in Recording Arts, Emphasis in Media Forensics

The National Center for Media Forensics offers a Master of Science in Recording Arts emphasis in Media Forensics (MSRA-MF) degree program. This program prepares students from various backgrounds for work in forensic audio, video, and image analysis utilizing the state-of-the-art methods and technology necessary to fight crime in the digital age.

MSRA-MF classes are presented in a hybrid format combining mostly online learning with a small portion of concentrated in-person classes in a two-year cohort curriculum. With a maximum of 6 credit hours per semester and 5 weeks total spent in residency over two years, this format allows students to work full-time while pursuing the degree. Classes comprise online self-guided lectures, interactive learning, discussion boards, reading responses, and scheduled video conferencing. Onsite coursework provides students hands-on and practical experiences that augment and enrich the curriculum. Additionally, experiential learning activities include visits to regional crime labs and scientific conferences to understand the application of forensic media technology and laboratory procedures. This study allows students to complete the MSRA-MF degree in a minimum of two and a half years.