The Fayette Tribune, Oak Hill, W.Va.

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August 13, 2012

Tech, MSU team up on forensics program

By Wendy Holdren Register-Herald Reporter

— West Virginia University Institute of Technology has announced a partnership with Mountain State University to offer forensics investigation as a part of MSU’s teach-out plan, which is contingent upon Higher Learning Commission approval.

Director of WVU Tech Relations and Communications Adrienne King said the school intends to immediately begin the necessary procedures to permanently add this new degree program to its academic majors offered by the College of Business, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Andrew Wheeler, former MSU associate professor of forensics, will join the WVU Tech faculty as a visiting associate professor beginning Aug. 16. He will facilitate the teach-out plan for MSU students, as well as assist WVU Tech in pursuing permanent approval of the program.

“The MSU forensic program was an exceptionally strong offering,” Wheeler said. “The academic resources that WVU Tech brings to this program will serve to make this program even stronger and will give MSU students an incredible opportunity to complete their degree in a rich academic environment.”

Dr. Stephen Brown, dean of the WVU Tech College of Business, Humanities and Social Sciences, said he believes this program will complement several existing offerings, including psychology and criminal justice.

“We believe this will be a great asset for the college,” Brown said.

The curriculum for the Bachelor of Science degree in forensic investigation applies to scientific methods and philosophy for both civil and criminal legal investigations. The teach-out plan will honor WVU Tech’s existing general education requirements and will utilize many of the university’s existing courses.

MSU students interested in continuing the forensic program should contact WVU Tech admissions and recruitment at 1-888-554-8324 or e-mail tech-admissions@mail.wvu.edu for transfer information.

— E-mail: wholdren@register-herald.com

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