Forensic Science, B.S.

Program Overview

This program provides a comprehensive education in forensic science, covering general education, major requirements, and supporting courses. Students will gain knowledge and skills in various forensic disciplines, preparing them for careers in crime scene investigation, forensic analysis, and other related fields. The program includes 41 hours of general education, 75 hours of major requirements, and 15 hours of supporting courses, totaling 120-131 hours.

Program Outline

Outline:

• General Education:
41 hours
• Major Requirements:
75 hours

Careers

• Crime lab technician
• Crime scene manager
• Criminalist
• Evidence custodian
• Firearms/Toolmark analyst
• Forensic anthropologist
• Forensic biologist
• Forensic chemist
• Forensic investigator (medical examiners' offices)
• Forensic nurse/physician's assistant investigator
• Forensic pathologist
• Forensic photographer
• Forensic scientist
• Intelligence officer/analyst
• Laboratory manager
• Latent fingerprint examiner
• Microanalysis
• Police services support technician
• Quality assurance director
• Toxicologist