Pre-Forensic Studies Advisory Program

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 [C3NS] Credits: 3.00 and
BIO 140L. Foundations of Biology I Laboratory [C3L] Credits: 1.00
BIO 150. Foundations of Biology II Credits: 3.00 and
BIO 150L. Foundations of Biology II Laboratory Credits: 1.00
BIO 240. Genetics Credits: 3.00 and
BIO 240L. Genetics Laboratory Credits: 1.00
BIO 324. Human Genetics Credits: 3.00
BIO 343. Immunology Credits: 3.00
BIO 361. Biochemistry I Credits: 3.00
or
CHEM 361. Biochemistry I Credits: 3.00
CRJU 215. Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: 3.00

Forensic Chemistry

A biology or chemistry major is recommended with the following:

CHEM 375. An Introduction to Materials Science Credits: 3.00
or
MATS 375. An Introduction to Materials Science Credits: 3.00
or
PHYS 375. An Introduction to Materials Science Credits: 3.00
CHEM 331. Physical Chemistry I Credits: 3.00
CHEM 351. Analytical Chemistry Credits: 4.00
CHEM 361. Biochemistry I Credits: 3.00
or
BIO 361. Biochemistry I Credits: 3.00
CRJU 215. Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: 3.00

Forensic Anthropology

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

ANTH 196. Biological Anthropology [C3NS] Credits: 3.00
BIO 270. Human Physiology [C3NS] Credits: 3.00 and
BIO 270L. Human Physiology Laboratory [C3L] Credits: 1.00
or
BIO 370. Animal Physiology Credits: 4.00
BIO 290. Human Anatomy Credits: 3.00 and
BIO 290L. Human Anatomy Laboratory Credits: 1.00
BIO 426. Topics in Biology Credits: 1.00 - 4.00 (when topic is Forensic Anatomy)
or
ANTH 395. Special Topics in Anthropology Credits: 3.00 (when topic is Forensic Anatomy)

Choose two of the following: 6 Credit Hours

MATH 321. Analysis of Variance and Experimental Design Credits: 3.00
MATH 324. Applied Nonparametric Statistics Credits: 3.00
MATH 421. Applied Multivariate Statistical Analysis Credits: 3.00

Additional Information

Students are encouraged to take advanced course work in BIO 410. Advanced Human Anatomy and ANTH 319. Human Osteology .

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