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Forensic Science Laboratory Minors

Forensic Science Minor

Any student may earn a minor in Forensic Science by first applying with a form provided by the Office of Student Records, which will be forwarded to the appropriate departments for evaluation.

Forensic Science Minor

 

Forensic Science Minor

Minor Requirements
 CJ 101  Introduction to Criminal Justice
 FS 101  Introduction to Forensic Science
 FS 302  Computer Crime Investigation
 FS 318  Special Topics in Forensic Science I
 FS 319  Special Topics in Forensic Science II
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 CJ 315   Laws and Rules of Evidence 
 CJ 404  Criminal Investigation/Criminalistics
 FS 320  Interview & Interrogation techniques
 PSY 410  Forensic Psychology


Forensic Biology Minor

A forensic biology minor is an interdisciplinary and laboratory science-based approach designed for students with interests or career goals in Forensic Science. This will add a forensic biology focus to any major, particularly for students with biology, health sciences, forensic science education, crime scene investigation, criminal justice, or other relevant majors.

Forensic Biology Minor

 

Forensic Biology Minor

A forensic biology minor is an interdisciplinary and laboratory science-based approach designed for students with interests or career goals in Forensic Science. This will add a forensic biology focus to any major, particularly for students with biology, health sciences, forensic science education, crime scene investigation, criminal justice, or other relevant majors.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will develop an academic background in understanding the basic concepts and principles of Forensic Science and Forensic Biology
  2. Students will develop the required laboratory skills for forensic DNA analysis and interpretation
  3. Students will learn how forensic laboratory techniques influence forensic investigations and the criminal justice system.

Prerequisites

  • High School Biology or equivalent (recommended)
  • The Human Body (BI 114) or College Biology (BI 140/141) or equivalent college-level introductory biology course (required)

Minor Requirements

To fulfill the Forensic Biology minor requirements, a student must complete at least 20 credits of coursework, 14 of which must count only for the minor. The required courses are:

Minor Requirements
BI 140L College Biology I Lab 
 BI 141L  College Biology II Lab
 BI 300  Genetics
 BI 300L  Genetics Lab
 FS 101  Introduction to Forensic Science
 FS 318/FS319  Special Topics in Forensic Science I or Special Topics in Forensic Science II  
 FS 420  Forensic Biology I
 FS 420L  Forensic Biology I Lab
 FS 421  Forensic Biology II
 FS 421L  Forensic Biology II Lab

Career Outlook

The Forensic Biology minor will prepare students for positions such as crime science or forensic science technician and specialized positions including forensic biologist/serologist, forensic DNA analyst, etc. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), a 16% job growth for forensic science technicians is expected within the next eight years. This minor will also help students to prepare for entry into a graduate-level educational program and entry-level professional careers in public and private forensic laboratories, federal, state, or local government/law enforcement, and intelligence agencies. In addition, coursework in forensic sciences also provides a solid foundation for forensic science education at the secondary level and forensic science-focused careers in law, journalism, public policy, psychology, and other related fields.

Contact Us

Have a question for Laboratory Sciences? Contact us. 

Dr. Habibul Bakht
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
Chair, Natural Sciences and Math
Coordinator, Pre-Professional Sciences Program
140A Bogel Hall
Email Dr. Bakht

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