School of Education & Social Sciences · Minor
Forensic Science Minor
Where science meets the investigation.
Evidence tells a story. The forensic science minor pairs general chemistry with forensic science and investigation courses.
19
credit hours
On campus
format
C or higher
in every minor course
Any major
in another discipline
Is this for me?
This minor may be a great fit if you want to…
- Apply science to criminal investigations.
- Add a lab-based focus to a criminal justice or psychology major.
- Explore forensic careers before you specialize.
Not sure yet? Talk with the Dean →
What you’ll study
Topics you’ll cover
- General chemistry
- Forensic science
- Your choice of forensic psychology, investigation, global crime, or fraud examination
How a minor works
Three things to know
A minor is optional, and it’s a simple way to add a second area of expertise to your degree.
01
Pair it with your major
Choose a minor in a different discipline from your major. When you finish, it’s recorded on your transcript.
02
Plan with your advisor
Map out your courses with your advisor. A course used in your major can’t also count as an elective in your minor.
03
Finish with a C or better
Earn a C or higher in every course for the minor. Pass/fail grades don’t count.
The curriculum
19 credit hours
Take three required courses, then choose 6 credit hours of electives.
Required courses (13 credit hours)
- CHEM 111 General Chemistry I (5 credit hours)
- CHEM 112 General Chemistry II (5 credit hours)
- CRMJ 240 Forensic Science
Choose 6 credit hours
- PSYC 350 Forensic Psychology
- CRMJ 300 Criminal Investigation
- CRMJ 350 Homicide Investigation
- CRMJ 390 Global Crime
- ACCT 345 Fraud Examination
Talk with the Dean
Have questions about the courses or how the forensic science minor fits with your major? Reach out. We’re happy to talk through your goals.
Forensic Science Minor