Forensic Science Minor Requirements:
This minor is intended for students interested in exploring professional careers involving police and medical investigation of crime scenes and criminal acts, laboratory assessment of materials associated with such investigations, and preparation for advanced study in areas such as trauma assessment, forensic photography, ballistics, medical entomology, DNA analysis, pharmaceutical science, or medical studies. Students will examine the specialized roles of each member of the forensic team, such as law enforcement, medical, and scientific experts.
| Required Courses | ||
| SCI 251 & SCI L251 | Biology I Principles of Biology and Biology I Laboratory | 4 |
| SCI 265 & SCI L265 | Introductory Chemistry I and Introductory Chemistry I Laboratory | 4 |
| SCI 368 | Elements of Forensic Science | 3 |
| Pick ONE from the Following List: | ||
| SCI 363 & SCI L363 | Genetics and Genetics Laboratory | 4 |
| PSY 482 | Forensic Psychology | 3 |
A minimum of 14 credit hours is required for the minor.
- **In total, the minor requires four 3-credit lecture courses, and two 1-credit laboratory courses. However, if students elect to take SCI 363: Genetics as one of the optional courses for this minor, they will also be required to complete the 1-credit SCI L363: Genetics laboratory.