Forensics lies at the intersection of Criminal Justice and Science. This certificate recognizes a student’s appreciation and understanding of biological, chemical and image production concepts in the context of the criminal justice system. An interdisciplinary committee oversees this certificate.

The requirements for the Certificate in Forensics are:

1. The student must be a degree candidate at Saint Anselm College.
2. The student must formally register for the certificate with the chair of the certificate committee no later than the first semester of the junior year.
3. The student must complete five courses with a minimum grade of C (2.0) in each course. The student must earn a minimum C+(2.33) cumulative grade point average in the certificate courses.
   1. The student is required to take Evidence (CJ211).
   2. The student is required to take Criminal Procedure (CJ212).
   3. The student is required to take Forensic Chemistry (CH220).
   4. The student is required to take either Microbiology (BI317) or Genetics (BI327).
   5. The student is to take one other course in image production. This course can be Elementary Photography (FA256) or Digital Imaging and Computer Art I (FA266).
4. The student must successfully complete a comprehensive written exam on material from the five certificate courses.