In the field, Forensic Science seeks to use science to answer legal questions. Drawing on the strengths' of the college's chemistry and criminal justice programs, the forensic science major is based around core classes in science and math as well as courses in criminal justice, fine arts, archaeology, sociology, and psychology.

Within the electives for the major, there are two sets of options: forensic science and computer forensics. The two paths allow students to concentrate on either the natural sciences or computer science. 

Required Courses

• CH130-1 General Chemistry 1 & 2

Core Major Courses (9)

• CJ101 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
• CJ212 Criminal Procedure
• MA330 Mathematical Statistics (or BI345, CS204, CJ203, EC121, PY301, SO121) Or

• MA150 The Nature of Mathematics (forensics option)
• CH220 Forensic Chemistry
• CH270 Analytical Chemistry I: Quantitative Analysis
• CH310 Analytical Chemistry II: Instrumental Analysis
• PS104 Forensic Physics
• CS228 Computer Forensics
• FAS230 Photography I Or

• FAS272 Digital Art & Imaging I

Major Electives

Option 1 - Forensic Science (3)

• CH220 Organic Chemistry I
• BI108 Microbiology
• BI346 Pharmacology
• CJ211 Evidence
• CL275 Archeology
• PY205 Psychology of Addiction and Dependency
• PY208 Psychology and Law
• PY307 Abnormal Psychology** (requires General Psychology 1 & 2)
• SO215 Criminology
• CJ451 Internship (recommended) Or

• CH420/21 Research and Seminar

Option 2 - Computer Forensics (4)

• CS230 Computer Networks and Security
• CS205 Fundamentals and Issues of Using the Internet Or

• CS338 Internet and Web-based systems (requires CS111 Computing 1)
• CS220 Computer Architecture and Organization Or

• CS325 Operating Systems

Pick any one

• CS111 Computing I
• CS220 Computer Architecture and Organization
• CS325 Operating Systems
• CS481 Internship