The Frontiers of Society, Science and Technology, 2026, 8(3); doi: 10.25236/FSST.2026.080308.
Zhuo Xing, Si Chen
School of Forensic Science, Shanghai University of Political Science and Law, Shanghai, China
Competence of forensic appraisers determine the quality of forensic appraisal services. Forensic appraisers’ capacity depends not only on continuing professional training but also the academic education concerning forensic science they have received. However, forensic science education in China faces the inconsistencies in objectives and teaching among universities, making it difficult to guarantee the quality of education. Professional accreditation is an important means of guaranteeing education quality. After 20 years of exploration, prominent progress has been achieved in professional accreditation. Therefore, it is imperative to introduce professional accreditation into forensic science education to improve and guarantee its quality. The three most mature professional accreditation systems in China were reviewed and compared systematically. On this basis, enlightenment for further development of forensic science education was also proposed. It is recommended that a professional accreditation body for forensic science education be established under the leadership of the judicial administration and managed by the association of forensic science. A hierarchical professional accreditation system needs to be constructed. A categorized accreditation standard system is essential for forensic science education. It is necessary to create a link between forensic science education and the admission of forensic appraisal resorting to professional accreditation.
Professional Accreditation, Forensic Science Education, Forensic Appraisal, Comparative Study, Policy Enlightenment
Zhuo Xing, Si Chen. Professional Accreditation Systems and Their Enlightenment for Forensic Science Education in China. The Frontiers of Society, Science and Technology (2026), Vol. 8, Issue 3: 50-59. https://doi.org/10.25236/FSST.2026.080308.
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