Top 5 Things to Know About Apologia’s Forensics

Top 5 Things to Know About Apologia’s Forensics

1. Rooted in Real-World Experience

With the opportunity to glean from field experts, students aren’t just learning theory—they’re getting a front-row seat to seeing how real forensic work unfolds. Our Exploring Creation with Forensics course was written by a forensic pathologist and his team of experts, and Apologia’s Live Forensics Class is taught by a career law enforcement professional with over 25 years of criminal investigation experience. Students interested in the criminal justice field have an excellent opportunity to get a head start on their career path with this course.

2. Covers the Full Spectrum of Forensic Science

No one wants to go into a field only to find out it’s not what they expected. This course provides a thorough foundation to prepare students for what this field actually entails. And that is priceless. Exploring Creation with Forensics explores a wide range of topics, including DNA analysis, bloodstain pattern analysis, forensic anthropology, entomology, digital forensics, and more. It’s a full dive into the disciplines that solve crimes.

3. Hands-On, Case-Based Learning

Consistent with Apologia’s standards, this course includes hands-on lab activities and real case studies. Students work through the kinds of problems forensic scientists face—from analyzing trace evidence to reconstructing crime scenes.

*Please note that due to the nature of this course, the curriculum includes sensitive content. We advise parental discretion and recommend this course for mature high school students only. The course presents all information from a Biblical worldview, but includes real criminal case studies, graphic images, and discusses sensitive topics.

4. Faith-Based Perspective

Unlike secular forensic science textbooks, Exploring Creation with Forensics integrates a Biblical perspective while providing the same depth of scientific knowledge. We specifically designed this course for homeschool and Christian school settings, making it a unique and faith-based alternative to mainstream forensic science courses. Students will examine topics like ethics in forensics and what forensic science can reveal about important moral issues like abortion and the value of life. Learning how to approach a field of study from a Biblical worldview and apply that knowledge is a high-level skill that matures students and prepares them for the real world.

5. Designed for High School Students, Taught with College-Level Rigor

Exploring Creation with Forensics can be used as a high school science credit, particularly for students needing a science elective. This course is designed for mature high school students, typically in grades 11 and 12. It’s an excellent choice for students interested in law enforcement, criminology, or forensic science. We recommend that students take basic high school biology and chemistry courses before enrolling in this course. While the material is accessible to high schoolers, it’s structured to challenge them and prepare them for deeper scientific or criminal justice study.

Forensics Self-Paced

Self-paced, online homeschool courses help build students’ independence, freeing up your teaching time so you can focus on other students or courses in your homeschool.

Self-Paced courses include the following:

• Textbook – Students receive access to a digital version of the textbook.
• Audiobook – An audio narration of the textbook enhances reading and is beneficial for auditory learners or students with reading difficulty.
• Video Lessons – Instructor Austin Powell provides video lessons throughout each module to reinforce students’ understanding of the concepts presented in the course.
• Hands-on Experiments – Video lessons feature easy-to-do, at-home experiments to help students conduct hands-on experiments themselves.
• Review Questions and Answers – Each module includes independent review questions and answers, along with a Study Guide.
• AutoGrade+ – AutoGrade+ provides dynamic online testing with multiple attempts, immediate answer feedback, and automatic grade recording.

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Forensics Live Class

Looking for a stress-free homeschooling resource for your kids? Apologia Live Classes provide dynamic, interactive lessons led by qualified instructors with no parent grading or instruction required. Your student will receive engaging, personalized instruction in an online class environment. Students participate in scheduled live sessions via a virtual classroom platform, engaging in real-time with peers and an experienced instructor. Recorded sessions allow students to review material as needed or catch up on any class they missed live.

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