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Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Forensic Science (B.S.)

Note that this is a sample four-year plan. There are other course sequences that will allow a student to graduate within four years as long as prerequisite courses are taken in the proper sequence. This sample plan does not guarantee course availability, and adjustments to students’ plans may be necessary if they are unable to take specific courses during specific semesters. Students who are placed into lower level FYW, MAT or other prerequisite courses will need to adjust their four-year plans accordingly. Similarly, students who bring in Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment or transfer credit for courses will need to adjust their four-year plans. A minimum of a 2.0 GPA both overall and in the major is required for graduation. In addition to major requirements, all components of the Baccalaureate Experience must be completed in order to successfully graduate.

Degree Requirements

First (Freshman) Year - Fall Semester

CHE 152General Chemistry I

3
CHE 153LGeneral Chemistry I Laboratory

1
MAT 260Calculus I

4
BIO 203Biological Diversity (laboratory included)

4
ITM 200Introduction to Computers

1
FYW 101Writing and Inquiry

4
GTW 101Gateways

1
or
HON 101Pathways to Honors 1

1
Total Credit Hours:18
CHE 152, 153L, MAT 260: grade "C" or better

First (Freshman) Year - Spring Semester

CHE 154General Chemistry II

3
CHE 155LGeneral Chemistry II Laboratory

1
MAT 261Calculus II

4
BIO 204Biological Unity (laboratory included)

4
FYW 102Writing & Research

4
GTW 102Gateways II

1
or
HON 102Pathways to Honors 2

1
Total Credit Hours:17
CHE 154, CHE 155L, MAT 261: grade "C" or better

Second (Sophomore) Year - Fall Semester

CHE 232Organic Chemistry I

3
CHE 233LOrganic Chemistry I Laboratory

1
CHE 310Analytical Chemistry

4
PHY 200General Physics I

4
CRM 101Introduction to Criminology

4
Total Credit Hours:16
CHE 232, 233L, 310: grade "C" or better

Second (Sophomore) Year - Spring Semester

CHE 234Organic Chemistry II

3
CHE 235LOrganic Chemistry II Laboratory

1
CRM 102Introduction to Criminal Justice

4
PHY 201General Physics II

4
Social Science (Bacc. Exp.)

3
Total Credit Hours:15

CHE 234, CHE 235L: grade of "C" or better

Social Science: (IG) (NW)

Third (Junior) Year - Fall Semester

MAT 201Introduction to Statistics

4
CHE 305Applied Physical Chemistry

3
WRI 281Technical Writing

4
CRM 200Law Enforcement

4
Humanities/Fine Arts (Bacc. Exp.)

3
Total Credit Hours:18
Humanities/Fine Arts: (A) (W)

Third (Junior) Year - Spring Semester

CHE 320Biochemistry

3
CRM 206Criminal Investigation

4
Humanities/Fine Arts (Bacc. Exp.)

4
Social Science (Bacc. Exp.)

4
General Elective

4
Total Credit Hours:18
Social Science: (IG/NW)

Fourth (Senior) Year - Fall Semester

CHE 460Introduction to Forensic Research

2
CHE 432Forensic Chemistry I

3
CHE 433LForensic Chemistry I Laboratory

1
CRM 307Forensic Science

4
General elective

4
Social Science (Bacc. Exp.)

4
Total Credit Hours:17
CHE 432, CHE 433L: grade "C" or better

Fourth (Senior) Year - Spring Semester

CHE 434Forensic Chemistry II

3
CHE 435LForensic Chemistry II Laboratory

1
CHE 460Introduction to Forensic Research

2
CRM 311Criminal Law and Procedure

4
Humanities/Fine Arts (Bacc. Exp.)

4
Total Credit Hours:13

Total Credit Hours: 131

Note: The math requirement and natural science component of the Baccalaureate Experience are fulfilled by courses in the above sequence (i.e., BIO 204, CHE 152, MAT 260). BIO 203, as a part of the biology lower-core curriculum, is a prerequisite for all upper-level biology courses.