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The BCYC Forensic Science Leadership Track at Benedictine College invites you to step into the world of scientific investigation, evidence analysis, and truth-seeking. Designed for students who are curious about how science supports justice, this track offers an engaging introduction to the methods, tools, and ethical responsibilities that define modern forensic work.
Participants will explore the foundations of forensic science, including crime scene documentation, fingerprint and trace evidence analysis, biological and chemical testing, and the role of forensic experts within the criminal justice system. Through interactive lessons and demonstrations, students will learn how investigators reconstruct events, evaluate evidence, and communicate findings with clarity and integrity.
This track combines classroom learning with hands-on experiences that bring forensic science to life. Students may practice lifting fingerprints, analyzing mock evidence, examining patterns, and applying scientific reasoning to simulated case scenarios. These activities help students understand not only how forensic science works, but why accuracy, objectivity, and ethical judgment are essential in every investigative setting.
The BCYC Forensic Science Leadership Track offers prospective students an exciting opportunity to transform their interest in investigation, science, and public service into a purposeful summer experience. Whether they are considering careers in forensic science, criminal justice, medicine, law, or public safety, this track offers a meaningful, memorable introduction to the field—one that builds confidence, curiosity, and leadership.
Track Instructor
Professor and Chair, Sociology and Criminology
Dr. Kevin Bryant is Professor and Chair of Sociology and Criminology at Benedictine College. He received his Ph.D. in sociology with an emphasis in criminology from the University of Tennessee in 1997. In 2015, he completed a study funded by the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance’s Smart Policing Initiative, examining the Shawnee (KS) Police Department’s implementation of Data-Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety (DDACTS). Recently, he and the 29th Judicial Circuit Court (Jasper County, Missouri) received funding through the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program to evaluate the effectiveness of their drug and co-occurring disorders courts during the two year project. Dr. Bryant is certified in Advanced Crime Mapping by the National Institute of Justice. He is a member of the American Society of Criminology, the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, and is Past President of the Midwestern Criminal Justice Association.