Forensic Science Minor

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A minor in forensic science helps prepare students for a broad range of careers in the forensic sciences and criminal justice system. This 18-hour minor includes courses in chemistry designed to help the student understand the science within this field. Students who are obtaining a degree in chemistry or biology and are interested in forensic science should pursue a double major with the B.S. in forensic science degree.

This minor allows courses to be shared with a major from the same department.

Requirements

18 Hours, including:

* CHEM 4110 - Forensic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 4110L - LAB: Forensic Chemistry Credit Hours: 1
CHEM 4112L - LAB: Forensic Microscopy Credit Hours: 2
CJ 2261 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credit Hours: 3
CJ 3750 - Forensic Science Credit Hours: 3
Select at least 6 hours of CHEM courses to complete the minor.

Note(s):

*CHEM 4110 contains prerequisites: CHEM 3740/3740L or CHEM 2110 . The prerequisites for CHEM 3740/3740L are CHEM 1040/1040L and CHEM 1050/1050L , and the prerequisites for CHEM 2110 are either CHEM 1010/1010L or CHEM 1040/1040L .