In recent years, the number of majors in forensic science has increased dramatically.This is likely due to ______.
A)news accounts about the use of DNA in solving crimes
B)an increase in the number of available scholarships for students pursuing this program of study
C)grants from the federal government prompting universities to expand their programs and admit more students
D)CSI television series portraying criminal investigators

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The increasing popularity of forensic science majors is likely due to the influence of CSI television series, which glamorized the profession and sparked interest in the field. News about the use of DNA in solving crimes and grants from the federal government may have contributed, but are not as significant factors as the media portrayal. There is no evidence of a significant increase in available scholarships for students pursuing this program of study.

In Recent Years, the Number of Majors in Forensic Science