Forensic Science (BCJ)
Bachelor of Criminal Justice in Forensic Science
What You Can Expect With The BCJ In Forensic Science Degree
Students earning a Bachelor of Criminal Justice (BCJ) in Forensic Science learn the legal, ethical, natural science, and laboratory skills necessary for effective professional careers in forensic laboratories, police agencies, and/or to pursue graduate studies. You will also be prepared to pursue advanced degrees in criminal justice, forensic science, law, allied health, and medicine – to name just a few examples.
You will be exposed to principles of criminal law and procedures, chemistry, biology, human anatomy and physiology, evidence processing, instrumental analysis, and forensic anthropology.
An Education For Real Life
Students in this major will acquire a general and broad, yet comprehensive knowledge base in the field of forensic science. You will receive the scientific background needed to work in any crime lab. You will develop proficiency in both knowledge and application of rules of evidence, evidence handling, processing, analysis, and presentation/explanation in court.
Program objectives include:
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Provide a general and broad, yet comprehensive knowledge base in the field of forensic science.
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Develop critical thinking and analytical thought processes of those in the major.
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Familiarize students with the criminal justice system in general and the court system in particular.
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Develop proficiency in both knowledge and application of rules of evidence, evidence handling, processing, analysis, and presentation/explanation in court.
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Provide students with professional skills for courtroom presentation.
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Prepare students to become professional, employable scientists.
All Bachelor of Criminal Justice majors fulfill their academic requirements for graduation by completing courses in the following areas:
- Knowledge Skills and Liberal Education Core of 49 hours
- School of Criminal Justice & Social Sciences Core Curriculum of 21 hours
- Academic Major Requirement of 27 hours
- Open Electives/Minor of 24 hours
- Total Semester hours for the Degree 121 hours
The BCJ In Forensic Science Curriculum
Criminal Justice Core
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hour |
| JUS110 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| JUS201 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| JUS202 | Criminal Procedures | 3 |
| JUS361 | Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| SCS300 | Research Design (w) | 3 |
| SCS470 | Internship I | 3 |
Forensic Science Curriculum
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hour |
| *ANT315 | Forensic Anthropology | 3 |
| *ENF460 | Evidence Processing | 4 |
| *BIO363 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| CHM131 | General Chemistry | 4 |
| CHM132 | General Chemistry | 4 |
| CHM331 | Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| *CHM305 | Quantitative Analysis | 4 |
| *CHM404 | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| SCS470 | Internship I | 4 |
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