Forensics (Criminal Justice), B.S. Degree Requirements

GEC 01. Written Communication (6 hours)

• ENG 101 - Composition One 3 hrs.
• ENG 102 - Composition Two 3 hrs.

GEC 02. Natural Science and Mathematics (11 minimum hours)

GEC 03. Humanities (9 hours)

• ENG 203 - World Literature 3 hrs.

GEC 04. Aesthetic Values (3 hours)

Select 1 course:

• ART 130 - Art Appreciation 3 hrs.
• DAN 130 - Dance Appreciation 3 hrs.
• MUS 165 - The Enjoyment of Music 3 hrs.
• THE 100 - Theatrical Expressions 3 hrs.

GEC 05. Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)

Select 2 courses:

• ANT 101 - The Human Experience: A Global Perspective on Human Diversity 3 hrs.
• COH 100 - Concepts of Wellness 3 hrs.
• ECO 101 - Basic Economics 3 hrs.
• GHY 101 - World Geography: Dynamics of a Changing Earth 3 hrs.
• PS 101 - American Government 3 hrs.
• PSY 110 - General Psychology 3 hrs.
• SOC 101 - Understanding Society: Principles of Sociology 3 hrs.

GEC 06. Computer Competency Requirement (Major Area)

• FSC 445 - Crime Scene Documentation 3 hrs. (WI) AND
• FSC 445L - Crime Scene Documentation Laboratory 1 hr. (WI)

GEC 07. Writing-Intensive Requirement (Major Area)

• FSC 445 - Crime Scene Documentation 3 hrs. (WI) AND
• FSC 445L - Crime Scene Documentation Laboratory 1 hr. (WI)

• ENG 101  & ENG 102  prerequisites

GEC 08. Speaking Intensive Requirement (3 hours)

Select 1 course:

• CMS 111 - Oral Communication 3 hrs. (SI)
• CMS 305 - Interpersonal Communication 3 hrs. (SI)
• CMS 320 - Business and Professional Speaking 3 hrs. (SI)
• CMS 330 - Small-Group Communication 3 hrs. (SI)

GEC 09. Capstone Requirement (Major Area)

• FSC 435 - Forensic Laboratory Policies and Procedures 3 hrs. (Capstone)

• Must be taken Senior Year; ENG 101  & ENG 102  prerequisites

Note:

*This course satisfies both the GEC requirement and a program requirement for this major.

**This particular GEC course is recommended by this major.

***This course does not satisfy prerequisites for any other math course.

◊ GEC restrictions apply; see here .

GEC 06 - GEC 09 courses are specific to this major.

For full description of the GEC, see here .

DEG 01. Major Area of Study Requirements (70 hours)

• FSC 140 - The Science of Forensic Science 3 hrs. AND
• FSC 140L - The Science of Forensic Science Laboratory 1 hr.

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• FSC 141 - Introduction to Forensic Science II 3 hrs.
• FSC 435 - Forensic Laboratory Policies and Procedures 3 hrs. (Capstone)

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• FSC 445 - Crime Scene Documentation 3 hrs. AND
• FSC 445L - Crime Scene Documentation Laboratory 1 hr.

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• FSC 497 - Field Study in Forensic Science 3, 6, or 9 hrs. (3 hours)

DEG 02. Additional Requirements (16-27 hours)

• BSC 110 - Principles of Biological Science I 3 hrs. *AND
• BSC 110L - Principles of Biological Science I Laboratory 1 hr. *

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• BSC 111 - Principles of Biological Science II 3 hrs. *AND
• BSC 111L - Principles of Biological Science II Laboratory 1 hr. *

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• CHE 106 - General Chemistry I 3 hrs. *AND
• CHE 106L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 hr. *

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• CHE 107 - General Chemistry II 3 hrs. *AND
• CHE 107L - General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 hr. *

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• PHY 111 - General Physics I 3 hrs. *AND
• PHY 111L - General Physics I Laboratory 1 hr. *

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• PHY 112 - General Physics II 3 hrs. *AND
• PHY 112L - General Physics II Laboratory 1 hr. *

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• MAT 103 - Plane Trigonometry 3 hrs. ♦*

Note:

♦ Trigonometry is required for this major. Students may enter MAT 103 directly if Math ACT sub score is 24 or higher. If Math ACT sub score if less than 24, MAT 101 and MAT 103 must be completed.