Forensic Science Minor

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

Minor Requirements

For students desiring a minor in forensic science, the following courses constitute the minimum requirement:

CHEM 1100 - Chemistry and Society
CHEM 1100 - LAB: Chemistry and Society
Or
CHEM 1130 - General Chemistry I
CHEM 1130 - LAB: General Chemistry I
CJFS 1120 - Crime and Justice in America
CJFS 1140 - Introduction to Criminal Justice and Forensic Science Methods
CJFS 3400 - Survey of Forensic Science
CJFS 3400 - LAB: Survey of Forensic Science
Students must choose a minimum of three additional courses from the following:
ANTH 3500 - Forensic Anthropology
ANTH 3500 - LAB: Forensic Anthropology
CJFS 3410 - Crime Scene Investigation and Reconstruction
CJFS 3430 - Forensic Document Examination
CJFS 3440 - Forensic Fingerprint Examination
CJFS 3450 - Forensic Firearm and Toolmark Examination