The Department of Biological Sciences is offering two continuing education courses that are available to students, members of the community, and out of state enrollees: Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) and DNA Forensics. The ART course promotes continuing education for current and future careers in health, reproductive medicine and other life science fields; while the DNA Forensics course facilitates proficiency in biotech applications utilized in forensic laboratories and the criminal justice system.
Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Certificate Course
This 5-week certificate course in Assisted Reproductive Technology is intended for current professionals and non-professional students contemplating a career in human reproductive medicine, veterinary medicine, nursing, biomedical science and other allied life science programs.
ART Instructors:
Dr. Michael Matilsky, PhD, HCLD; IVF Lab Director, Boca Fertility, Boca Raton, FL
Dr. Anthony Anderson, DHSc, ELD; CEO – EmbryoDirector, San Antonio, TX; IVF Lab Director – PositIVF Clinic, San Antonio, TX
Lecture Schedule (5 weeks including 6 virtual lab modules):
The course meets in-person on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on the FAU Boca Raton campus with simulcasting provisions to the FAU Davie campus and a Remote Learning Option is available for out of state enrollees.
SPRING 2023: March 28th - April 27th
SUMMER 2023: July 6th - August 8th
FALL 2023: October 17th - November 16th
DNA Forensics Certificate Course
This 5-week certificate course in DNA Forensics is intended for current professionals and non-professional students contemplating a career in biotech, forensic science, criminal justice and other allied life science programs.
DNA Forensics Course Instructors:
Rachel Oefelin, MSc; Director of Research and Innovation, DNA Labs Int'l, Deerfield Beach, FL
Karin Crenshaw, MS, MPA, F-ABC; Crime Lab Unit Manager- DNA, Broward Sheriff's Office, FL
Lecture Schedule (5 weeks including 6 virtual lab modules):
The course meets in-person on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on the FAU Boca Raton campus with simulcasting provisions to the FAU Davie campus and a Remote Learning Option is available for out of state enrollees.
SPRING 2023: March 28th - April 27th
SUMMER 2023: July 6th - August 8th
FALL 2023: October 17th - November 16th
Request more details about the area of your interest to learn about the benefits of the course, careers, and future offerings. Or even schedule a call to speak with the certificate program manager.
Continuing Education Program Contact:
Lead Instructor & Program Manager
Tel: (954) 864-0860
Email: oadenmos@fau.edu
