Forensic Investigation Minor
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The minor in forensic investigation provides students with an overview of forensic investigation and science. Students are introduced to the American criminal justice system and how forensic science and techniques of forensic investigation relate to the detection and prosecution of criminal offenses.
A minimum of a 2.00 GPA must be earned in all the courses completed for the minor. Open to all majors except Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, and Forensic Investigation.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following: | ||
| CJS 101 | Introduction to the Criminal Justice Studies | 3 |
| CJS 235 | Forensic Science Survey | 3 |
| CJS 272 | Forensic and Crime Scene Evidence | 3 |
| CJS 333 | Criminal Procedure | 3 |
| CJS 411 | Evidence Law and Expert Testimony | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Introduction to Biological Anthropology | ||
| Principles of Human Physiology | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| Human Anatomy | ||
| Chemistry in Modern Society and Chemistry in Modern Society Laboratory | ||
| Introduction to Forensic Chemistry | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 19 | |