Dr. Michael Verro, criminal justice program director at Excelsior College, joins the podcast to discuss the depiction of forensics in pop culture, including the whether the “CSI effect” is a real phenomenon. The discussion touches on general practice areas within the Forensics field and career opportunities for graduates of Excelsior’s new Forensics concentration. Verro, a former police officer, major crimes investigator, DEA Drug Task Force narcotics investigator, and author, specializes in criminal justice and psychology. 0:58 Forensics in pop culture. 2:13 Is the CSI (or X-files) effect real? 3:17 Quincy M.E. 4:20 General practice areas within Forensics. 5:12 What led Excelsior to develop a Forensics concentration? 7:25 Reflecting on Forensics-related cases. 8:30 Career opportunities for BS in Criminal Justice (Forensics concentration) graduates. 10:00 Advice for students or those in the criminal justice field interested in Forensics studies. Show Notes Dr. Michael Verro Expert Profile [Podcast] Criminal Justice Career Pathways with Dr. Michael Verro School of Public Service Forensics Concentration BS in Criminal Justice