The Minor in Forensic Science is intended for those students who have a science background and are interested in pursuing a career in forensic science. Please note that some of the FORS courses have prerequisites so students may end up taking additional hours to fulfill the requirements of this minor. Additionally, many of the FORS upper-level electives fill very quickly and have limited available seats; it is suggested that students enroll in any/all available FORS courses each semester, to progress towards completion of the minor rather than waiting for specific courses to be offered. Depending on interests or desired career track, it is suggested that students consider a BS in Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Psychology.

Requirements for a Minor in Forensic Science

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Nineteen semester hours including the following:
Required Courses
FORS 1390	Survey of Forensic Science	3
CHE 1301 & CHE 1101	Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry I and General Chemistry Laboratory I	4
Twelve semester hours from the following list, nine of which must be at the 3000-4000 level		12
CHE 3361	Forensic Analytical Chemistry
FORS 2391	Topics in Forensic Science Methods I
FORS 3310	Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
FORS 3320	Trace Evidence
FORS 3330	Impression Evidence
FORS 3331	Human Osteology
FORS 3340	Expert Witness Testimony
FORS 3350	Forensic Application of White-Collar Crime
FORS 3357	Crime Scene Investigation
FORS 3360	Forensic Firearms Evidence
FORS 3370	Medicolegal Death Investigation
FORS 3380	Advanced Forensic Investigations
FORS 3392	Topics in Forensic Science Methods II
FORS 3393	Forensic Analysis of Biological Evidence
FORS 3394	Forensic DNA Analysis
FORS 4355	Forensic Anthropology
FORS 4359	Death, Injury, and Physical Remains
FORS 4V50	Independent Topics in Forensic Science
NSC 3381	Neuroscience and the Law
PSY 3380	Forensic Psychology
Total Hours		19