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 graduate.
Degree Requirements
First (Freshman) Year - Fall Semester
First (Freshman) Year - Spring Semester
Second (Sophomore) Year - Fall Semester
CHE 232 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
CHE 233L | Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
CHE 310 | Analytical Chemistry | 4 |
CHE 310L | Analytical Chemistry Laboratory | 0 |
PHY 200 | General Physics I | 4 |
PHY 200L | General Physics I Laboratory | 0 |
CHE 230 | Selected Topics in Forensic Science | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second (Sophomore) Year - Spring Semester
CHE 234 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
CHE 235L | Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
CRM 102 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 4 |
PHY 201 | General Physics II | 4 |
PHY 201L | General Physics II Laboratory | 0 |
| Social Science (Bacc Exp.) | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Third (Junior) Year - Fall Semester
CHE 432 | Forensic Chemistry I | 3 |
CHE 433L | Forensic Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
CRM 200 | Law Enforcement | 4 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts (Bacc. Exp.) | 3 |
| General Elective | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Humanities/Fine Arts: (A) (W)
Third (Junior) Year - Spring Semester
CHE 434 | Forensic Chemistry II | 3 |
CHE 435L | Forensic Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
CRM 206 | Criminal Investigation | 4 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts (Bacc. Exp.) | 4 |
| Social Science (Bacc. Exp.) | 3-4 |
Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Social Science: (IG) (NW)
Fourth (Senior) Year - Fall Semester
CHE 305 | Applied Physical Chemistry | 3 |
BIO 300 | General Genetics | 4 |
BIO 300L | General Genetics Laboratory | 0 |
CRM 307 | Crime Scene Investigation | 4 |
| Social Science (Bacc. Exp.) | 3-4 |
Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
CHE 432, CHE 433L: grade "C" or better
Fourth (Senior) Year - Spring Semester
CHE 320 | Biochemistry | 3 |
BIO 370 | Molecular Biology | 4 |
BIO 370L | Molecular Biology Laboratory | 0 |
| Humanities Fine Arts (Bacc Exp) | 4 |
Humanities/Fine Arts: (IG) (NW)
One of the following:
CHE 410 | Senior Seminar | 2 |
CHE 460 | Introduction to Forensic Research | 1-4 |
CHE 463 | Forensic Science Internship | 1-4 |
Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Total Credit Hours: 124
Note: The natural science and math components 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.
WRI 281 and MAT 201 are strongly recommended for the Forensic Science major. The above schedule of classes is recommended for students who are most interested in the chemistry and toxicology fields of forensic analysis. Students who are more interested in DNA analysis are encouraged to schedule CHE 320, BIO 300, and BIO 370 earlier in their plans in consultation with their academic advisors, and students who are more interested in crime scene investigation are encouraged to schedule CRM 206 and CRM 307 earlier in their plans in consultation with their academic advisors.