Forensic Science Minor

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The forensic science minor complements majors in criminology and criminal justice, legal studies, psychology and other related disciplines by providing students with a concentration of forensic science coursework.

Required Courses

To complete a minor in forensic science students must take the following required courses:

One chemistry course

Choose one of the following:

Three Additional Courses

Students must choose a minimum of three additional courses from the following:

CJFS 1150 - Drugs and the Human Body
CJFS 1985 - Special Topics in Forensic Science
CJFS 3410 - Crime Scene Investigation and Reconstruction
CJFS 3420 - Forensic Biology
CJFS 3430 - Forensic Document Examination
CJFS 3440 - Forensic Fingerprint Examination
CJFS 3450 - Forensic Firearm and Toolmark Examination
CJFS 3460 - Topics in Forensic Science (topic must be approved by department chair)
CJFS 3610 - Forensic Toxicology
CJFS 5670 - Forensic Psychology and the Law
CJFS 3985 - Special Topics in Forensic Science
ANTH 3500 - Forensic Anthropology