All students in the program are encouraged to join professional societies related to their career goals while in the program. These societies help build a professional outlook and profolio while the student is still at the University. Listed below are societies which can benefit the students' education. Typically a student joining one of the organizations will need a letter from the Director, so please contact the forensic office for one.

Consider joining one or more of these professional forensic science organizations as a student member!

• American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS): career information, information about graduate programs, job opportunities, membership deadline application is October 1st of each year.
• Southwest Association of Forensic Scientist (SWAFS): a student can apply for membership any time during the year.
• Society of Forensic Toxicologists (SOFT): students pursuing degrees and careers in disciplines related to forensic toxicology may apply for membership as Student Affiliate members.
• International Association of Identification (IAI): educational conferences, job opportunities.

Other organizations of interest

• American Board of Criminalistics (ABC): certification program; eligibility, application process
• American Chemical Society (ACS): information about chemistry and chemistry professionals. UNT also has a student chapter, look for flyers at the beginning of each semester to join.
• US Department of Justice
• American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors: job opportunities, scholarships.
• The Biochemical Society: information about biochemistry and biochemistry professionals, membership, and meetings.
• American Society for Mass Spectrometry (ASMS): workshops and conferences about mass spectrometry, job opportunities.
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): job and internship opportunities.
• McCrone Research Institute: microscopy, teaching, meeting and conference information.
• Department of Defense: scholarships, fellowships.
• Texas Division of the International Association for Identification (TDAI): conferences and student memberships.

Become a licensed forensic analyst in Texas

Check out Texas Forensic Science Commission to learn more about eligibility and testing.

Students have the opportunity to take this exam once before they graduate. If you need assistance arranging a proctor for the same, contact the forensic office.