B.S. in Forensic Science: Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Concentration
Academic Advisor: David Fisher
B.S. in Forensic Science (120 credits)
Forensic Science is the application of STEM to legal matters. The Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science requires foundational coursework in mathematics and the natural sciences. In addition, students complete the program’s forensic science core, which is designed to equip students with a background in forensic science core concepts, evidence collection, technical analysis, data interpretation, and professional regulatory practices. Students complete upper-level courses in one of the program’s four concentrations: forensic biology, forensic chemistry, crime scene investigation (CSI), or digital forensics. (*Students should be aware that background checks similar to those required for law enforcement officers are likely to be a condition of employment in this field.)
B.S. in Forensic Science: Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Concentration
(Please note: CSI positions may be classified as either sworn law enforcement or civilian roles, depending on the agency. In many jurisdictions in the northeastern United States, CSI personnel are required to be sworn police officers.)
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | Credits | |
| CHEM 121 | Fundamentals of Chemical Principles I | 3 |
| CHEM 125A | General Chemistry Lab I | 1 |
| FYS SEM | First-Year Student Seminar | 0 |
| ENGL 101 | English Composition: Introduction to Academic Writing | 3 |
| MATH 107 | University Mathematics A | 3 |
| PHYS 102 | General Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 102A | General Physics I Lab | 1 |
| Term Credits | 14 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| CHEM 122 | Fundamentals of Chemical Principles II | 3 |
| CHEM 126A | Gen Chemistry Lab II | 1 |
| ENGL 102 | English Composition: Introduction to Writing for Research | 3 |
| MATH 105 | Elementary Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| PHYS 103 | General Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 103A | General Physics II Lab | 1 |
| Term Credits | 14 | |
| Second Year | ||
| 1st Semester | ||
| BIOL 200 | Concepts in Biology | 4 |
| R202 102 | Criminology | 3 |
| FRSC 201 | Intro to Forensic Science | 3 |
| History and Humanities GER 200 level | 3 | |
| Computing GER | 3 | |
| Term Credits | 16 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| R202 103 | Intro Criminal Justice | 3 |
| FRSC 307 | Crime Scene Investigation & Lab | 4 |
| FRSC 308 | Forensic Photography & Lab | 4 |
| HIST 320 | Law and Evidence | 3 |
| Free Elective I | 2 | |
| Term Credits | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| 1st Semester | ||
| FRSC 359 | Physical Methods of Forensic Analysis & Lab | 4 |
| FRSC 360 | Science of Fingerprints & Lab | 4 |
| IT 332 | Digital Crime | 3 |
| 300 or 400 level Forensics Elective I | 3 | |
| Term Credits | 14 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| COM 313 | Writing in the Workplace | 3 |
| FRSC 365 | Mobile Device Forensics | 3 |
| PSY 327 | Forensic Psychology | 3 |
| 300 or 400 level Forensic Elective II | 3 | |
| Free Elective II | 3 | |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| 1st Semester | ||
| R202 343 | White Collar Crime | 3 |
| EVSC 306 | Environmental Forensics | 3 |
| HSS 404 | Humanities, History and Social Sciences Senior Seminar | 3 |
| 300 or 400 level Forensic Elective III | 3 | |
| Free Elective III | 3 | |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| R202 466 | Topics in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| FRSC 498 | Special Topics in Forensic Science | 3 |
| Free Elective IV | 3 | |
| 400 level Forensic Elective with lab | 4 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Co-op Work Experience | ||
| Research & Indep Study I | ||
| Senior Seminar | ||
| Term Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
