Forensic Science Major

The B.S. program in forensic science prepares students for careers in forensic chemistry or forensic toxicology. Graduates typically are employed in local, state or federal crime laboratories or law enforcement agencies such as the FDA, EPA and OSHA. Forensic chemistry also is an option for pre-professional majors and for those interested in pursuing graduate degrees.

Degree Requirements

Requirements for a B.S. in forensic science:

BIO 203	Biological Diversity (laboratory included)	4
BIO 204	Biological Unity (laboratory included)	4
CHE 152	General Chemistry I	3
CHE 153L	General Chemistry I Laboratory	1
CHE 154	General Chemistry II	3
CHE 155L	General Chemistry II Laboratory	1
CHE 232	Organic Chemistry I	3
CHE 233L	Organic Chemistry I Laboratory	1
CHE 234	Organic Chemistry II	3
CHE 235L	Organic Chemistry II Laboratory	1
MAT 260	Calculus I	4
MAT 261	Calculus II	4
PHY 200	General Physics I	4
PHY 201	General Physics II	4
CHE 305	Applied Physical Chemistry	3
CHE 310	Analytical Chemistry	4
CHE 320	Biochemistry	3
CHE 432	Forensic Chemistry I	3
CHE 433L	Forensic Chemistry I Laboratory	1
CHE 434	Forensic Chemistry II	3
CHE 435L	Forensic Chemistry II Laboratory	1
CHE 460	Introduction to Forensic Research	2
BIO 320	Molecular Genetics (laboratory included)	4
MAT 201	Introduction to Statistics	4
WRI 281	Technical Writing	4
CRM 101	Introduction to Criminology	4
CRM 102	Introduction to Criminal Justice	4
CRM 200	Law Enforcement	4
CRM 206	Criminal Investigation	4
CRM 307	Forensic Science	4
CRM 311	Criminal Law and Procedure	4

Total Credit Hours: 96