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Forensic Science Minor

A Forensic Science minor applies scientific study to criminal justice, particularly in collecting, examining, and analyzing physical evidence. Students have the opportunity to examine evidence to be used in criminal investigation, with training in what is considered admissible evidence in criminal cases. Students will select the courses below, for a total of 21 hours.

Requirements

Required Courses

CRJ 120Introduction to Criminal Justice

3
CRJ 420Introduction to Forensic Science

3
BIO 184General Biology I

3
BIO 184LGeneral Biology I Lab.

1
And
BIO 185General Biology II

3
BIO 185LGeneral Biology II Lab.

1
Or
CHE 194General Chemistry I

3
CHE 194LGeneral Chemistry I Lab.

1
And
CHE 195General Chemistry II

3
CHE 195LGeneral Chemistry II Lab

1
In addition, Forensic Science minors must choose one additional 300-400-level CRJ course, and one 300-400-level science course with a lab.