Forensic Science
B.S. with Major in Forensic Science Evidence Analyst Track
B.S with Major in Forensic Science Evidence Technician Track
B.S. with Major in Forensic Science Evidence Analyst Track
| Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| BIOL 150 & 150L | General Biology I and General Biology I Laboratory Needed if choosing FM Biology or FW Biology sub-plan | 4 |
| CHEM 121 & 121L | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory | 4 |
| ENGL 110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| FS 120 | Introduction to the Forensic Sciences | 3 |
| MATH 103 | College Algebra Or highest Math eligible | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 151 & 151L | General Biology II and General Biology II Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 122 & 122L | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory | 4 |
| ENGL 130 | Composition II: Writing for Public Audiences | 3 |
| MATH 146 or MATH 165 | Applied Calculus I or Calculus I | 3 |
| CJ 201 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| COMM 110 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| A&S 260 | Exploring Topical Challenges | 3 |
| ES Social Science Complete CHEM 341/L if choosing Chemical analysis sub-plan | 3 | |
| ES Social Science | 3 | |
| ES Fine Art | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 340 & 340L | Survey of Organic Chemistry and Survey of Organic Chemistry Laboratory (Complete CHEM 342/L if choosing Chemical Analysis sub-plan) | 5 |
| PHIL 120 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| BIOL 470 | Biometry or Sociological Statistics or Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| ES FA/HUM | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| FS 345 | Forensic Science | 3 |
| CJ 352 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| PHYS 161 | Introductory College Physics I | 4 |
| Course for sub-plan or elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| FS 346 | Analysis of Forensic Evidence | 3 |
| CJ 342 | Criminal Procedure | 3 |
| PHYS 162 | Introductory College Physics II | 4 |
| Course for sub-plan or elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Courses for sub-plan or electives | 15 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| FS 400 | Forensic Science Applied Experiences | 3 |
| Courses for sub-plan or electives | 12 | |
| ES Social Science If not yet completed | 3 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Total Credits | 123 | |
This plan is an example. Students should consult with their advisor when registering for classes.
Every student must fulfill all University, Departmental, and Essential Studies requirements.
B.S. with Major in Forensic Science Evidence Technician Track
| Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| BIOL 150 & 150L | General Biology I and General Biology I Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 121 & 121L | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory | 4 |
| ENGL 110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| COMM 110 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Essential Studies/Program Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 151 & 151L | General Biology II and General Biology II Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 122 & 122L | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory | 4 |
| ENGL 130 | Composition II: Writing for Public Audiences | 3 |
| Essential Studies/Program Electives | 6 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHEM 340 & 340L | Survey of Organic Chemistry and Survey of Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 5 |
| CJ 201 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| Essential Studies/Program Electives | 6 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| CJ 210 | Introduction to Policing | 3 |
| Statistics Course See advisor for options | 3 | |
| Essential Studies/Program Electives | 6 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ANTH 345 | 3 | |
| CHEM 333 & 333L | Analytical Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory | 4 |
| PHYS 161 | Introductory College Physics I | 4 |
| Essential Studies/Program Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| ANTH 346 | 3 | |
| PHYS 162 | Introductory College Physics II | 4 |
| Ethics Course See advisor for options | 3 | |
| Essential Studies/Program Electives | 6 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CJ 352 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| Essential Studies/Program Electives | 12 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CJ 342 | Criminal Procedure | 3 |
| Essential Studies Capstone | 3 | |
| Essential Studies/Program Electives | 9 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
This plan is an example. Students should consult their adviser when registering for classes.
You must complete enough electives to bring total credit hours up to the 125. Special Emphasis courses can fulfill an essential studies requirement (example-History 104, US History, will count toward the US Diversity as well as the Humanities area). Please Note: Every student must fulfill all University, Departmental, and Essential Studies requirements.