The certificate program is geared towards preparing the student for work in most sections of the forensic laboratory, including trace, drugs, arson, and toxicology. Recently, there has been a significant increase in interest about the forensic science profession. While not all of the portrayals of forensic scientists on television accurately show the actual work of the forensic scientists, a lot of interest was generated among the public, providing us with a great opportunity to attract more students into chemistry. There is high flexibility in the career choices of the certificate recipients. Because the certificate program provides such a strong background in chemistry, many career options are available to our graduates who go on to earn a B.S. degree.