This four-year plan serves as a sample to provide students with a clear path to graduation. A student’s path may differ from this example. Students are encouraged to consult with their faculty advisor each semester to ensure appropriate course selection.
Bachelor of Science in Forensic Sciences
Fall Semester
Course
Credits
GEP 100 Academic Planning Seminar
1
BIO 201 Biology I (L)
4
ENG 112 English Composition (Q)
3
MTH 111 College Algebra (M)
3
Gen Ed Humanities (H)
3
Gen Ed Other Worlds (O)
3
Total
17
Spring Semester
Course
Credits
MTH 122 Pre Calculus
4
BIO 202 Biology II
4
Gen Ed U.S History and Civics (V)
3
Gen Ed The Arts (F)
3
Gen Ed Foreign Language (R)
3
Total
17
Fall Semester
Course
Credits
CHM 205 Chemistry I
4
CRJ 101 Introduction to CRJ (S)
3
MTH 243 Elementary Statistics
3
Gen Ed Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice (D)
3
Gen Ed Oral Communication (Y)
3
Total
16
Spring Semester
Course
Credits
CHM 206 Chemistry II
4
CRJ 304 Investigations
3
CRJ 371 Introduction to Forensic Science
3
Gen Ed Contemporary Issues (I)
3
Gen Ed Gender Perspectives (W)
3
Total
16
Fall Semester
Course
Credits
BIO 302 Genetics
4
BIO 315 Cell Biology
3
CHM 306 Organic Chemistry I
4
MTH 201 Calculus 1
4
Total
15
Spring Semester
Course
Credits
ANT 256 Introduction to Forensic Anthropology
3
CHM 303 Analytical Chemistry
4
CHM 306 Organic Chemistry II
4
CRJ 375 Forensic Law
3
Elective (Optional Elective)
(3 to 4)
Total
14 (17 or 18)
Fall Semester
Course
Credits
ANT 356 Forensic Anthropology Methods
3
CHM 301 Chemical Safety
1
CHM 467 Biochemistry I
3
CHM 470 Biochemistry Laboratory
1
CRJ 422 Cybercrime and Digital Forensics
3
PHS 205 Introduction to Physics I (w/Lab)
4
Total
15
Spring Semester
Course
Credits
BIO 483 Introduction to Bioinformatics
3
PHS 210 Introduction to Physics II(w/Lab)
4
CRJ 490/499 Internship in CRJ/Independent Study in CRJ
3
Elective Upper- Division Elective
3
Elective (Optional Elective)
(3 or 4)
Total
13 (16 or 17)
Grand Total Credits: 123 (126-131)
Notes: Students who place into MTH 122 are not obligated to take MTH 111, and students who place into or have already receive credit for MTH 201 are not obligated to take MTH 111 or MTH 122. CRJ 490 or CRJ 499 must relate to the field of forensic science in some fashion. The Optional Electives are a placeholder for other requirements beyond that of the major or degree that may exist for the student (for example, anyone desiring to pursue a MD at Harvard Medical School would need to add a year of Inorganic Chemistry to meet the admissions requirements, which would require eight credit hours of optional electives). If a student desires to attend medical school after graduation, they must take ENG 300 (or a comparable upper-division ‘Q’ class) as their upper-division elective during their final semester to meet admission requirements.