Pre-Forensic Studies

Forensic scientists apply the knowledge and techniques of science to the purposes of law. Forensic studies incorporate a wide array of disciplines and can be vital to enforcing criminal laws and government regulations, settling civil disputes, and to protecting public health. Preparation guidelines are outlined for three common areas of graduate study in forensic studies:

Forensic Biology

A biology or chemistry major is recommended with the following:

BIO 140. Foundations of Biology I (3,3) 4.00
BIO 150. Foundations of Biology II (3,3) 4.00
BIO 240. Genetics (3,3) 4.00
BIO 324. Human Genetics (3, 0) 3.00
BIO 343. Immunology (3, 0) 3.00
BIO 361. Biochemistry I (3, 0) 3.00
or
CHEM 361. Biochemistry I 3.00
CRJU 215. Introduction to Criminal Justice 3.00

Forensic Chemistry

A biology or chemistry major is recommended with the following:

CHEM 375. An Introduction to Materials Science 3.00
or
MATS 375. An Introduction to Materials Science 3.00
or
PHYS 375. An Introduction to Materials Science 3.00
CHEM 331. Physical Chemistry I 3.00
CHEM 351. Analytical Chemistry 4.00
CHEM 361. Biochemistry I 3.00
or
BIO 361. Biochemistry I (3, 0) 3.00
CRJU 215. Introduction to Criminal Justice 3.00

Forensic Anthropology

An anthropology (biological anthropology concentration) or biology major is recommended with the following:

ANTH 196. Biological Anthropology 3.00
BIO 270. Human Physiology (3, 2) 4.00
or
BIO 370. Animal Physiology (3, 3) 4.00
BIO 290. Human Anatomy (3, 3) 4.00
BIO 426. Topics in Biology 1.00 - 4.00 (when topic is Forensic Anatomy)
or
ANTH 395. Special Topics in Anthropology 3.00 (May be A,B, or C) (when topic is Forensic Anatomy)

Choose two of the following: 6 Credit Hours

Additional Information

Students are encouraged to take advanced course work in BIO 410. Advanced Human Anatomy (1, 6) and ANTH 319. Human Osteology .