Forensic Science Minor

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The Forensic Science Minor offers the student the opportunity to explore and develop an interest in forensic science. Students pursuing a career in criminal justice or public safety will find that a forensic science background will be an invaluable asset in field operations and career advancement. (In planning your general education requirements, it is highly recommended that BIO 130: Introduction to Biotechnology or CHY 100: Chemistry I , or both, be taken in preparation for the Forensic Science minor).

Minor Requirements

CRJ 215: Principles of Investigations 3 credits
CRJ 220: Forensics of Death Investigation 3 credits
CRJ 326: Introduction to Forensic Science 3 credits
PSA 332: Introduction to Forensic Anthropology 3 credits

Select two of the following:

CRJ 108: Constitutional Law 3 credits
CRJ 222: Criminalistics 3 credits
CRJ 242: Wildlife Forensics 3 credits
PSA 319: Interviewing Concepts in Modern Policing 3 credits
PSA 327: Sex Crimes: Patterns and Behaviors 3 credits
PSA 419: Case Preparation & Resolution 3 credits

Total: 18 credits

NOTE: Nursing students who have taken NUR 301 , NUR 309 , and NUR 386 will be awarded 3 credits towards the required 6 credit electives for the Forensic Minor.