Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science Major (120 Hrs.)
The Science Department seeks to prepare students for a professional career by providing a science foundation consisting of a body of information and the ability to use this information to solve problems. Important concepts of this information include the theory and practice of modern laboratory procedures, professional ethics, safety, statistical data handling, and scientific report writing.
The Science Department also seeks to provide non-science majors with an understanding of science as it relates to modern society.
Students who transfer into the Department of Science are expected to take at least two 300- or 400-level courses in their science major in addition to SCI 412 Senior Research Seminar and SCI 422 Senior Research Project or SCI 434 Science Internship.
Degree Requirements
General Education Requirements - 30 hours
Communication – 9 hrs.
Humanities and Social Science – 9 hrs.
| ENG 153 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| PSY 113 | Principles of Psychology | 3 |
| | Humanities or Social Science Elective | 3 |
Mathematics and Science – 12 hrs.
Content Requirements - 90 hours
Forensic Science Core – 50 hrs.
| UE 101 | University Experience | 1 |
| CH 114 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CH 204 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CH 214 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| CH 234 | Quantitative Chemical Analysis | 4 |
| CH 324 | Chemical Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| CH 434 | Biochemistry I | 4 |
| CRJ 273 | Criminal Procedure & Evidence | 3 |
| FS 203 | Principles of Forensic Science I | 3 |
| FS 223 | Principles of Forensic Science II | 3 |
| FS 343 | Criminalistics & Crime Scene Investigations | 3 |
| FS 351 | Criminalistics & Crime Scene Laboratory | 1 |
| FS 373 | Forensic Comparative Science | 3 |
| FS 422 | Expert Testimony in Forensic Science | 2 |
| MA 253 | Statistics | 3 |
| | | |
| SCI 412 | Senior Research Seminar | 2 |
| | And | |
| SCI 422 | Science Research Project | 2 |
| | Or | |
| SCI 434 | Science Internship | 4 |
Forensic Science Concentrations – 40 hrs.
Choose one of the following 2 concentrations in addition to the Forensic Science Core
Students interested in the Pre-Medical track would need to take the appropriate additional coursework, which would include BIO 124 (for those students in the chemistry concentration), SOC 103 and PHL 313. This would result in earning more than the 120 hours prescribed for the forensic science degree.
Biology Concentration
Chemistry Concentration
Total Credit Hours: 120