The BS in Forensic Studies requires 120 credits for degree completion.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| University Curriculum | 46 | |
Modern Language Requirement 1 | ||
| Forensic Studies Curriculum | ||
| Methods | 4 | |
| Introduction to Forensic Science | ||
| Introduction to Forensic Science Lab Science Laboratory | ||
| Foundations | 27 | |
| Crime and Society | ||
BIO 100 Level Coursework 2 | ||
Chemistry 100 Level Coursework 2 | ||
Physics 100 Level Coursework 2 | ||
| Common Core | 18 | |
| Forensic Anthropology | ||
| Forensic Issues in Law Enforcement | ||
| Biostatistics | ||
or MA 285 | Applied Statistics | |
FS Electives | ||
| Focus Areas (Choose One) 3 | 15-16 | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies Core | 3 | |
| CAS 420 | CAS Integrative Capstone | 3 |
| or IDS 400 | Transdisciplinary Project | |
Open Electives 6 | ||
Focus Areas (choose one)
Anthropology Focus
Complete 15-16 credits from the following:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AN 103 | Dirt, Artifacts and Ideas | 3 |
| AN 104 | Bones, Genes and Everything In Between | 3 |
| AN 104L | Bones, Genes and Everything Lab In Between Lab | 1 |
| AN 210 | Gender/Sex/Sexuality | 3 |
| AN 233 | Practicing Archaeology | 3 |
| AN 237 | Health and Medicine Around the World | 3 |
| AN 252 | The Science of Human Diversity | 3 |
| CAR 295 | Career Practicum | 1-4 |
| FS Electives | 2 | |
Biology Focus
Complete 15-16 credits from the following:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 211 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| or BIO 212 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | |
| BIO 282 | Genetics | 3 |
| or BIO 382 | Human Genetics | |
| BIO 282L | Genetics Lab | 1 |
| or BIO 382L | Human Genetics Lab | |
| BMS 325 | Toxicology | 3 |
| BMS 370 | General Microbiology | 3 |
| BMS 370 | General Microbiology | 3 |
| BMS 370L | General Microbiology Lab | 1 |
| CHE 315 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 315L | Biochemistry I Lab | 1 |
| Internship/Experiential Learning 4 | ||
Chemistry Focus
Complete 15-16 credits from the following:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHE 210 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 210L | Organic Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| CHE 211 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHE 211L | Organic Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| CHE 215 | Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
| CHE 215L | Analytical Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| CHE 305 | Instrumental Analysis | 3 |
| CHE 305L | Instrumental Analysis Lab | 1 |
| CAR 295 | Career Practicum | 1-4 |
Criminal Justice Focus
Complete 15-16 credits from the following:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CJ 241 | Police and Policing | 3 |
| CJ 243 | Investigative Techniques | 3 |
| CJ 253 | Sexual Violence | 3 |
| CJ 320 | Victimology | 3 |
| CJ 320 | Victimology | 3 |
| CJ 330 | Perspectives on Violence | 3 |
| CJ 333 | Drugs, Alcohol and Society | 3 |
| CJ 355 | Crime and Media | 3 |
| Internship/Experiential Learning 5 | ||
Psychology Focus
Complete 15-16 credits from the following:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PS 232 | The Concept of Personality and Its Development | 3 |
| PS 233 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
| PS 244 | Psychology of Prejudice | 3 |
| PS 252 | Biological Psychology | 3 |
| PS 272 | Psychopathology | 3 |
| PS 283 | Introduction to Forensic Psychology | 3 |
| CAR 295 | Career Practicum | 1-4 |
Sociology Focus
Complete 15-16 credits from the following:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SO 225 | Social Problems | 3 |
| SO 241 | Sociology of Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| SO 244 | Race, Gender and Class: Social Inequalities | 3 |
| SO 260 | Social Control and Deviance | 3 |
| SO 304 | Sociology of Gender | 3 |
| SO 355 | Crime and Media | 3 |
| SO 360 | Sociology of Mental Health | 3 |
| Internship/Experiential Learning 5 | ||
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All CAS Students must complete one modern language through the 102 level. Students who have taken a language in high school should take the modern language placement test for that language. Placement scores at the 201 level or higher demonstrate language competency and will place out of the language requirement.
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Students wishing to pursue a Biology or Chemistry focus must take BIO 101/102 (regular or honors section) or BIO 150/151 and CHE 110/112 and PHY 110/111.
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Students must take their Forensic Studies electives within one of the following foci: Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, Criminal Justice, Psychology, or Sociology. Additional courses outside the chosen focus may be used to meet unrestricted electives or be applied to a second focus.
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CAR 295: Career Practicum OR BIO 491-494: Independent Research in Biological Sciences OR BIO 385: Explorations in Biology
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CJ/GT/SO/WGS 392: Internship in the Community OR CAR 295: Career Practicum
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Minimum range of open, unrestricted electives with no utilization of courses within the major and UC.