Forensic Science, B.S.

University Core Curriculum

The completion of 40 credits of University Core Curriculum with the following restrictions is required:

• C1T1: ENGL 1112  or ENGL 1113  
• C2T1: COMM 1130  
• C3T1:MATH 1117  and MATH 1118  and MATH 2228  
• C3T2 (Chemistry Concentration only): MATH 2203  
• C4T1: CHEM 1115  and CHEM 1117  
• C4T2 (Biology Concentration only): BIOL 4461  and BIOL 4462   
• C5T1: UNIV 1125  
• C6T1: any course approved for competency 6
• C7T1: CJST 1100  
• C8T1: any course approved for competency 8
• C9T1: any course approved for competency 9

Required Courses

Students earning the B.S. degree in Forensic Science must complete 122 - 123 credits, including the University Core Curriculum and the following courses:

• BIOL 2253 - Biology I: Molecular Basis of Life
• BIOL 2254 - Biology II: Organisms and Evolution
• CHEM 1116 - General Chemistry II
• CHEM 1118 - Lab CHEM 1116
• CHEM 2201 - Organic Chemistry I
• CHEM 2203 - Lab CHEM 2201
• CHEM 2202 - Organic Chemistry II
• CHEM 2204 - Lab CHEM 2202
• CHEM 2221 - Instrumental Methods with Laboratory
• FORS 2216 - Introduction to Forensic Science I
• FORS 2217 - Introduction to Forensic Science II
• FORS 3402 - Physical Methods with Laboratory
• FORS 4403 - Forensic Biology with Laboratory
• FORS 4404 - Forensic Chemistry with Laboratory
• FORS 4415 - Crime Scene Investigation
• FORS 4416 - Seminar in Forensic Science

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• FORS 4498 - Research Project

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• FORS 4502 - Forensic Science Internship

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• PHYS 1150 - Mechanics, Heat, and Waves with Laboratory
• PHYS 2205 - Electromagnetism and Optics with Laboratory

Direct Entry BS in Forensic Science/MS in Chemistry

The direct entry combined BS Forensic Science/MS Chemistry degree program is available to qualified forensic science majors during the sophomore year. Graduate-level chemistry courses are taken during the senior year that count toward the MS in Chemistry. Students graduate with a BS in Forensic Science following their fourth year and in the fifth year students complete the MS Chemistry degree by taking the remainder of the graduate-level courses.

To qualify, students must apply for admission no later than two semesters prior to the anticipated fulfillment of the BS Forensic Science degree requirements typically in the sophomore or junior year, have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 at the time of application to the accelerated program, and complete a recommendation form signed by the Forensic Science Academic Advisor and the Chemistry Program Coordinator. A minimum grade of B- is required in each of the graduate courses taken during the senior year in order for them to apply to the graduate program. Students must also have an overall GPA of 3.0 in the graduate courses in order to continue into the fifth year. It is highly recommended that interested students discuss the direct entry option with the Chemistry program as early as possible in order to plan an appropriate schedule during years three and four.

Direct Entry BS in Forensic Science/MS in Cellular and Molecular Biology

The direct entry combined BS Forensic Science/MS Cellular and Molecular Biology degree program is available to qualified forensic science majors during the sophomore year. Graduate-level cellular and molecular biology courses are taken during the senior year that count toward the MS in Cellular and Molecular Biology. Students graduate with a BS in Forensic Science following their fourth year and in the fifth year students complete the MS Cellular and Molecular Biology degree by taking the remainder of the graduate-level courses.

To qualify, students must apply for admission no later than two semesters prior to the anticipated fulfillment of the BS Forensic Science degree requirements typically in the sophomore or junior year, have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 at the time of application to the accelerated program, and complete a recommendation form signed by the Forensic Science Academic Advisor and the Cellular and Molecular Biology Program Coordinator. A minimum grade of B- is required in each of the graduate courses taken during the senior year in order for them to apply to the graduate program. Students must also have an overall GPA of 3.0 in the graduate courses in order to continue into the fifth year. It is highly recommended that interested students discuss the direct entry option with the Cellular and Molecular Biology program as early as possible in order to plan an appropriate schedule during years three and four.

Direct Entry BS in Forensic Science/MS in Environmental Science

The direct entry combined BS Forensic Science/MS Environmental Science degree program is available to qualified forensic science majors during the sophomore year. Graduate-level environmental science courses are taken during the senior year that count toward the MS in Environmental Science. Students graduate with a BS in Forensic Science following their fourth year and in the fifth year students complete the MS Environmental Science degree by taking the remainder of the graduate-level courses.

To qualify, students must apply for admission no later than two semesters prior to the anticipated fulfillment of the BS Forensic Science degree requirements typically in the sophomore or junior year, have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 at the time of application to the accelerated program, and complete a recommendation form signed by the Forensic Science Academic Advisor and the Environmental Science Program Coordinator. A minimum grade of B- is required in each of the graduate courses taken during the senior year in order for them to apply to the graduate program. Students must also have an overall GPA of 3.0 in the graduate courses in order to continue into the fifth year. It is highly recommended that interested students discuss the direct entry option with the Environmental Science program as early as possible in order to plan an appropriate schedule during years three and four.