Forensic Science Certificate for Hamline Degree-Seeking Students

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The Forensic Science Certificate prepares biochemistry, biology, and chemistry majors to work in forensic science laboratories, and anthropology majors for graduate study leading to a career in forensic anthropology.

Certificate Requirements

The forensic science core:

Statistics, choose 1:

Forensic science electives, choose 3:

ANTH 3500 - Forensic Anthropology
CJFS 3410 - Crime Scene and Death Investigation
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 3985 - Special Topics in Forensic Science

Choose a concentration:

Natural science concentration

The natural science concentration requires a major in biochemistry, biology, or chemistry.

Anthropology concentration

(Note: CHEM 1500 - Advanced General Chemistry (with Lab) may be taken in place of CHEM 1130 and 1140)

Additional requirements for working in a DNA laboratory:

To qualify for employment in the DNA section of a forensic science laboratory students must complete the following courses or their equivalents.