Forensic Entomology
This 16-hour course is taught by certified entomologists and is designed to teach participants about forensic entomology with hands-on laboratory experience at the Outdoor Human Decomposition Facility.
Workshop attendees will learn to identify insects of forensic importance, properly collect and preserve entomological evidence, ship entomological evidence to a certified Forensic Entomologist for analysis, and sit for the ABFE-Technician certification exam.
Participants of this workshop must be professionals and have experience with human remains and/or death investigations. Non-professionals and undergraduate students must receive approval from FACTS to register for the course.
16 hours of TCOLE credit available for Texas Peace Officers
For approval please email Dr. Sophia Mavroudas - sm78@txstate.edu
Upcoming dates for this course are:
April 14-15, 2025; Tuition: $350
Optional ABFE Technician Exam April 16, 2025: Cost: $50.00
Pay by Credit Card
You may pay the tuition or deposit by credit card by clicking on the PAY HERE link below and following the instructions. If you have any questions please contact Sophia Mavroudas at 512-245-1900 or FACTS@txstate.edu
Accommodations
Any hotel/motel within San Marcos will be within 15 minutes of the workshop site. You may ask for the Texas State Rate at some hotels for an additional discount.
FACTS is not responsible for your stay.