Students at MPS are learning how to solve crimes through a criminal forensics class at summer school.

Alternatively, you can use a master’s in forensic psychology to pursue an advanced career in the behavioral science or legal fields.

The area's first-of-its-kind facility is now open to serve communities in northcentral Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

In addition, forensic scientists may consult, teach or testify in court. How To Become a Forensic Scientist Typically, forensic scientists need a college degree and work experience.

The center is currently only handling Marathon County cases, but will soon starting taking cases from Wood, Portage, Lincoln, Langlade, Clark and Shawano counties.

Eileen O’Neill Burke wants her office to stay on top of rapidly-developing forensic science and its impact on criminal cases, noting it’s the largest in the country without one.