CERTIFIED FORENSIC ANALYST IN QUESTION & DOCUMENTATION (CFAD)

Forensic analysis in Questioned & Documentation is generally offered as part of a forensic science degree program. Learn about programs and coursework at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree levels, as well as career info for forensic science technicians. As colleges and universities generally don’t offer forensic analyst degree programs, students interested in the topic should instead enroll in a forensic science program; forensic science is offered at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree levels.

Students in forensic science programs learn the basics of crime scene investigation, including how to collect, interpret and preserve evidence. There will be some overlap in subject matter between bachelor’s degree and master’s degree programs, but courses in the latter are more specialized.