Forensic Science Educator Survey

The FSAT aligns well with core forensic competencies

The FSAT provides meaningful data about student preparedness

How likely are you to continue to offer the FSAT?

How likely are you to adopt the FSAT?

How likely are you to recommend the FSAT to another organization?

Forensic Science Educator Survey
Please review this brief history before answering the survey questions.

The FSAT (Forensics Science Assessment Test) was developed in 2006-2007 in response to the changing climate of forensics and forensic science education programs. Representatives from key stakeholders were involved in the exam development process. The ABC has been part of the FSAT examination development and deployment since it's inception. The first examinations were administered in 2008 and the cost was $50/student. The original examination consisted of questions in the following knowledge areas:
- Forensic Molecular Biology
- Trace Evidence
- Drug Analysis
- Toxicology
- Fire Debris
- Fingerprints
- Questioned Documents
- Firearms/Toolmarks
The current examination has been expanded to include the following knowledge areas:

General Sciences
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Metrics
- History of Forensics
- Statistics
- Legal and Ethics
Lab Operations
- Evidence Handling
- QA/QC
- Safety
- Forensic Biology/DNA
- Drugs/Toxicology
- Firearms/Impression/Questioned Documents/Pattern
- Trace/Fire Debris
- Crime Scene
Other Special Disciplines
- Anthropology
- Entomology
- Digital Evidence
- Pathology
- Photography
If you wish to review more information on the history and development of the FSAT examination, you may visit our website.

The FSAT examination is currently administered electronically using the WebXam platform.
Name

First NameLast Name
School
Email
example@example.com
Before receiving this survey, were you familiar with the FSAT examination?

YesNo
Does your school currently administer the FSAT examination?

YesNo
Has your school previously administered the FSAT examination?

YesNo
What was the primary reason that you stopped administering the FSAT examination?

CostStudent InterestThe turn around time was too slowIt did not provide valuable informationThe exam was too generalOther
Please provide any further comments as to why you stopped administering the FSAT.
What is the primary reason that you do not administer FSAT examination?

CostStudent InterestThe turn around time was too slowIt did not provide valuable informationThe exam was too generalOther
Please provide any further comments as to why you have not administered the FSAT.
What is the primary reason that you do administer the FSAT examination

Valuable insight into the program's trainingComparison tool to other similar forensic programsAccreditation requirementStudents are interestedPractice for certification examinationsOther
Please select which of these aspects of the FSAT results are relevant to you:

Influence curricular decisionsFactor in student gradeAdvertisingUsed in funding decisionsOther
How are the results reviewed?
Please provide any further comments you have regarding your institution's use of the FSAT and/or limitations of the current examination and process.
What is your program's primary area(s) of focus?

Forensic BiologyForensic ChemistryPattern EvidenceComputer CrimesOther
Please answer the following questions from the framework of would you consider offering or continue to offer the examination to your students.
The FSAT is currently 200 questions and takes approximately 3 hours. This exam format is:

Too shortAppropriateToo Long
The type of examination we would prefer:

General covering all aspects of forensicsTargeted to a specific area of study
If the ABC offered exams specific to areas of study (Biology, Chemistry, Pattern, etc.), would the majority of your students take only one examination or would they take multiple areas?

OneMultiple
The current cost to take the examination is $90/student (in comparison, certification exams are $250/exam). The cost of the examination is:

LowAppropriateHigh
How much does your university's financial climate impact your ability to offer the exam:

Significant impactImpacts us, but doesn't preclude usNo impact

Please identify which of these examination knowledge areas are relevant to your university program specifically. 0 is not at all significant and 4 is very important

	0	1	2	3	4
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Metrics
History of Forensics
Statistics
Legal and Ethics
Evidence Handling
QA/QC
Safety
Forensic Biology
DNA
Drugs
Toxicology
Firearms
Impressions
Questioned Documents
Pattern
Trace
Fire Debirs
Crime Scene
Anthropology
Entomology
Digital Evidence
Pathology
Photography

On a scale of 0-4, with 0 being the lowest and 4 being the highest, please answer the following questions:

Please tell us what would persuade your university to begin offering the FSAT and/or what features you would like to see in the FSAT.
Please provide any feedback on the current FSAT experience and/or any features you would like to see in the FSAT.
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