HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Marshall University’s Forensic Science Center is taking hands-on learning to a new level with their very own crime scene house.

"We have the capability of staging all types of crime scenes here," said Dr. Terry Fenger.

Dr. Fenger is the Director of Marshall’s Forensic Science Center.

He says this house allows students in the Forensic Science Program to apply what they are learning in the classroom to real life scenarios.

"We have an actual working laboratory where we can conduct fingerprint exercises, and we can use these various pieces of equipment for digital imaging," Dr. Fenger said.

Marshall University bought the house three-story house specifically for the Forensic Science Center.

The center has received funding for various programs thanks to earmarks secured by Sen. Robert Byrd (D-W.Va.).

"Most universities do not have something so expansive and with such capabilities," said Dr. Fenger.

Students set up mock crime scenes, like a home robbery, and then process the scene from start to finish.

They even present their findings to a judge in a mock courtroom which is located on the third floor of the house.

"Every square foot of this house is being utilized," Dr. Fenger said.

However, Marshall students are not the sole beneficiaries of all the house has to offer. Local police and even the FBI use the house for training purposes.