Criminal Justice - Forensic Science Emphasis, B.S.

Criminal Justice Mission Statement

The mission of the criminal justice program is to provide students with a comprehensive practical and professional knowledge of the Criminal Justice System, consisting of law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Students will develop a knowledge of the application of the law, social sciences, and natural sciences to the problems of crime and delinquency.

We will fulfill this mission statement by:

Providing a positive learning environment for students to develop the general working knowledge, ethical foundation, and technical skills to prepare them for professional careers in the Criminal Justice field.
Providing well prepared instruction from knowledgeable and qualified faculty.
Providing counsel and guidance regarding career opportunities, including exposure to professional agencies through an internship program.

General Education Core

See General Education

Core Course Requirements 16-17 credits
Knowledge Areas Requirements 16 credits

University Requirements

NOTE: As of 7/12/2019, students pursuing this bachelor’s degree are no longer required to complete the Experiential Education Requirement courses for graduation.

Experiential Education Requirement - EDGE (1-3 Credits)

Complete One Track:

Original Project Track (3 Credits)

Students create a project of their own design

UNIV 1010 - EDGE Program Introduction 1 credits Students transferring with more than 60 credits may waive this requirement if they complete the “EDGE Fast Track” online training.
UNIV 3925 - EDGE Project Proposal: [Engagement Center] 1 credits
UNIV 4925 - EDGE Program Completion: [Engagement Center] 1 credits

Select Project Track (2 Credits)

Students select a project from the designated list

UNIV 1010 - EDGE Program Introduction 1 credits Students transferring with more than 60 credits may waive this requirement if they complete the “EDGE Fast Track” online training.
UNIV 4930 - EDGE Select Track Completion: [Engagement Center] 1 credits

Degree Requirements

BS Degree — Math or Science minimum requirement (12 credits)

Criminal Justice Forensic Science Emphasis Curriculum Summary

Core Requirements (Track A & B) (18 Credits)

CJ 1010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 credits
CJ 1330 - Criminal Law 3 credits
CJ 3020 - Criminal Justice Management 3 credits
CJ 3270 - Criminology 3 credits
CJ 4200 - Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice 3 credits
CJ 4990 - Criminal Justice Seminar 3 credits

Complete either Track A or B

Additional Requirements Track A (31 Credits)

CJ 1340 - Criminal Investigation 3 credits
CJ 1350 - Introduction to Forensic Science 3 credits
CJ 2350 - Laws of Evidence 3 credits
CJ 3100 - Advanced Criminalistics 3 credits
CJ 3400 - Drugs and Crime 3 credits
CHEM 1210 - Principles of Chemistry I 4 credits and
CHEM 1215 - Principles of Chemistry I Lab 1 credits
CHEM 1220 - Principles of Chemistry II 4 credits and
CHEM 1225 - Principles of Chemistry II Lab 1 credits
Upper Division Credits in CJ, CHEM, or BIOL 6 credits

Additional Requirements Track B (29 Credits)

CJ 1340 - Criminal Investigation 3 credits
CJ 1350 - Introduction to Forensic Science 3 credits
CJ 2350 - Laws of Evidence 3 credits
CJ 3100 - Advanced Criminalistics 3 credits
CJ 3400 - Drugs and Crime 3 credits
BIOL 2420 - Human Physiology 3 credits and
BIOL 2425 - Human Physiology Lab 1 credits
BIOL 2060 - Introductory Microbiology 3 credits and
BIOL 2065 - Introductory Microbiology Lab 1 credits
or
BIOL 3060 - Genetics 3 credits and
BIOL 3065 - Genetics Lab 1 credits
Upper Division Credits in CJ, CHEM or BIOL 6 credits

Other Electives

Free Electives may be taken (to complete BA/BS requirements, recommended free electives from the Department, etc.) as required to reach 120 total credits.