Major requirements:

• CH 130 - General Chemistry
• CH 150 - Structure and Reactivity
• FS 220 - Forensic Chemistry
• FS 221 - Physical Methods in Forensic Science
• FS 275 - Forensic Analysis
• FS 276 - Forensic Analysis II
• FS 426 - Forensic Science Capstone
• CJ 305 - Criminal Procedure
• CJ 100 - Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
• CS 228 - Digital Forensics
• BI 103 - General Biology I
• FS 411 - Forensic Science Research

• OR

• FS 431 - Forensic Science Internship

Math

• MA 170 - Calculus I
• CJ 390 - Statistical Techniques for Criminal Justice (or BI345, BU121, MA105, PY301, SO212)

Physics options

Choose one (1) of the following:

• PS 121 - Introductory Physics for the Life Sciences I
• PS 131 - Calculus-Based Physics I

Fine Arts options

Choose one (1) of the following:

• FAS 240 - Darkroom Photography
• FAS 245 - Digital Photography
• FAS 246 - Full-Spectrum Photography: Forensics to Fine Art
• FAS 272 - Digital Art & Imaging I

Course Sequence Outline

Freshman Year

Fall

• HU 103 - Conversatio I
• EN 105 - First Year Writing
• CH 130 - General Chemistry
• CJ 100 - Introduction to the Criminal Justice System

Spring

• HU 104 - Conversatio II
• CH 150 - Structure and Reactivity
• Core or elective
• Core or elective

In the Sophomore Year

Forensic Science majors generally take Forensic Chemistry, Calculus, Physical Methods in Forensic Science and statistics.  Depending on initial placement, students will complete the modern or classical language requirement.  The remainder of the schedule is filled with core requirements, general electives, or courses for a minor or double major.

In the Junior Year

Forensic Science majors generally take the Forensic Analysis sequence, General Biology I, Computer Forensics and Physics.  Students will choose core requirements, general electives or courses for a minor or double major to complete the schedule.

In the Senior Year

Forensic Science majors enroll in research or an internship and complete the Forensic Science Capstone. Students finish any core requirements, general electives or courses for a minor or double major to complete the schedule.