Forensic Track

Criminal Justice majors can choose a concentration in forensics. The requirements for this track can be adapted by taking 21 credits of specific courses.

Requirements

Criminal Justice Major Requirement Adjustments (12 Credits)

Under Major for "Complete 12 additional credits in Criminal Justice or Legal Studies Electives"

Select these specific "Criminal Justice or Legal Studies Electives" courses for the Forensic Track.

CRJ 2130Criminalistics: Introduction to Forensics

3

CRJ 2140Criminal Investigations

3

CRJ 2150Crime Scene Processing

3

CRJ 3140Advanced Investigative Techniques

3

Criminal Justice Related Requirements Adjustments (9 Credits)

Replace "Complete one of the following HIS/POL courses"

Instead of HIS 1110, HIS 1120 or POL 1030 take:
BIO 2320Biology of Forensics

3

Replace "Complete one of the following PSY courses"

Instead of PSY 3260, PSY 3370 or PSY 3390 take:
PSY 3390Forensic Psychology

3

Replace "Complete one of the following PSY/SOC courses"

Instead of one of the courses in Psychology or Sociology selections listed (PSY 2040, PSY 2060, SOC 2350, SOC 2540, SOC 3310, SOC 3330), take:
CRJ 2170Computer Forensics

3

NOTE: CRJ 2170 must be substituted into the degree audit by the Chairperson for the Forensic Track.