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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Forensics B.S.


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(58-74 credits)

Forensic Studies Degree Map

Forensic Science Degree Map

The mission of the forensics program is to develop skilled, professional graduates whose competence in problem-solving, quantitative reasoning, investigation, and scientific laboratory procedures can be applied to immediate employment or advanced study.

 

The program has two pathways, either of which can be completed in four years.  Both pathways incorporate foundational coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, statistics, criminal investigation, and the legal system. The Forensic Science pathway includes additional advanced science coursework with hands-on laboratory components in order to prepare students for careers as forensic specialists or analysts in crime labs, or for graduate studies in Forensic Science.  The Forensic Studies pathway requires fewer total credits and provides flexibility for students to customize their degree by choosing from extensive elective options, enabling them to pursue careers in a variety of other settings.

Core courses (36 credits):


All students must complete the following core, and choose a concentration below. 

Forensic Studies Concentration (22-26 credits):


Forensics Studies Degree Map


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Spring 1st Year


Fall 2nd Year


Fall 3rd Year


Spring 3rd Year


15 credits

Fall 4th Year


  • 300 or 400 level elective | 3 credits
  • Major Elective | 3 credits
  • Foundational Studies  : UDIE | 3 credits
  • 300 or 400 level elective | 3 credits
  • 300 or 400 level elective | 3 credits

15 credits

Spring 4th Year


  • 300 or 400 level Major Elective | 3 credits
  • 300 or 400 level elective | 3 credits
  • 300 or 400 level elective | 3 credits
  • 300 or 400 level elective | 3 credits
  • Foundational Studies  : HIP | 3 credits

15 credits

 

Forensic Science Degree Map


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Spring 1st Year


Spring 3rd Year


Fall 4th Year


Spring 4th Year


13 credits

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