The forensic science major is designed as an interdisciplinary program for those students with a strong interest in science and criminal justice. With this degree graduates may be eligible for entry level positions as crime scene or fingerprint technicians or go on to a graduate program in forensic science or other related fields.
Objectives for the Forensic Science Major
Upon completion of the program, the student will:
- Be able to apply principles of scientific inquiry to problems in forensic science.
- Demonstrate familiarity with sophisticated, state-of-the-art instrumentation appropriate to the field.
- Be familiar with the ethical and professional standards that apply to the scientific analysis of evidence.
- Develop an understanding of the criminal justice system, the rules of evidence, and the legal system.
- Develop oral and written communications skills appropriate to the presentation of technical information.
- Be able to apply critical thinking skills to solve problems relevant to the practice of forensic science.
Forensic Science Major Requires the following courses:
CHEM 175 Principles of Chemistry I...............................3 hrs.176 Principles of Chemistry II..............................3 hrs.
355 Organic Chemistry I.....................................2 hrs.
356 Organic Chemistry II....................................2 hrs.
357 Organic Chemistry Lab I.................................2 hrs.
358 Organic Chemistry Lab II................................3 hrs.
371 Instrumental Analysis...................................3 hrs.
PHYS 210 General Physics I.......................................4 hrs.
220 General Physics II......................................4 hrs.
BIO 241 Anatomy and Physiology I................................3 hrs.
350 Microbiology............................................3 hrs.
355 Genetics................................................6 hrs.
MATH 171 Elementary Statistic....................................2 hrs.
CJ 231 Introduction to Criminal Justice........................3 hrs.
260 Criminal Law and Individual Rights......................3 hrs.
307 Criminology.............................................3 hrs.
Criminal Justice Elective...................................3 hrs.
499A Forensic Science Seminar I.............................1 hr.
499B Forensic Science Seminar II............................1 hr.
498 Field Experience........................................6 hrs.
Total 64 hours
