Texas Forensic Science Commission
Statistics
As of January 1, 2019, forensic analysts applying for licensure must have a three-semester credit hour (or equivalent) college-level statistics course from an accredited university or a program approved by the Commission. For inquiries regarding whether a certain course qualifies for fulfillment of the statistics requirement, please send a copy of the course syllabus and any other course information to licensing@fsc.texas.gov. The Commission uses these guidelines in its evaluation of statistics courses.
Qualifying / Preapproved Statistics Course(s)
- Forensic Stats 101, Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE)
- Statistics for Public Administration course information below:
Date: Monday 7/21 - Friday 7/25
Time: 8a - 5p
Location: Lone Star College - University Park campus
Textbook: Statistics for Public Administration: Practical Uses for Better Decision Making, 2nd edition, Maureen Berner, International City/County Management Association: Washington D.C., ISBN: 978-0873267717
Hotel information (if needed):
Courtyard Houston Northwest for 122.00 USD per night (includes parking & breakfast)
Last Day to Book: Thursday, July 10, 2025
Book your group rate for Statistics for Law Enforcement
Participants must complete three (3) forms for registration. Email completed forms to Melody Barbin: melody.barbin@lonestar.edu.
The third party acknowledgment form also requires a 'Letter of Credit' on department letterhead. It can be as simple as:
This letter of credit form certifies that the (insert department name here) will honor payment of tuition as specified in accordance with the program policy. This is a one-time use document valid only for the following course & officer(s):
Date issued:
Officers Name(s):
Course Name: 6001, Statistical Process, QCTCC-2104101
Education Provider: Lone Star College
Term: Summer 2025
Tuition: $768
If you have questions, please contact Nicole Stalnaker at Nicole.Stalnaker@lonestar.edu.