Gwynedd Mercy University's new crime scene house is part of a growing trend in experiential learning, providing students with necessary skills to enter the field.
Located near Philadelphia, the house appears ordinary, with a fully stocked kitchen, furnished bedrooms, and working bathrooms. However, for criminal justice students, it's a unique learning environment.
Before entering, students must wear protective boots and gloves. Professors monitor their progress through a camera feed in the basement as they work to solve crimes using clues scattered throughout the house.
The house is far from ordinary for Gwynedd Mercy's criminal justice students.
Author's summary: Experiential learning at Gwynedd Mercy University.