Features of the Program
Forensic Science is the application of science to legal proceedings. A student pursuing this degree will study Chemistry, Biology, and Forensic Science as well as substantive evidentiary and procedural law. Forensic science specialists examine and evaluate physical evidence, using chemical, microscopic, instrumental and physical methods of analysis. They may be required to work with blood and other biological fluids, hair, gunshot residue, drugs, fibers, paint and glass. Forensic science specialists also typically are responsible for preparing written reports on their findings, serving as expert witnesses in court hearings, and conducting research regarding new technologies, equipment, and techniques.
Requirements for Forensic Science Majors
Candidates for a Bachelor of Science degree are required to complete a minimum of 128 semester credit hours maintaining a 2.0 overall cumulative grade point average, a 2.0 overall cumulative average in SC/SL courses, and a 2.5 in certain individual courses as well. Transfer students must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at Husson University. At least 15 credits must be earned in Husson Forensic Science related courses.
| CJ 101 | Intro to Justice & Pub Safety | 3 |
| CJ 221 | Criminalistics | 3 |
| CJ 225 | Criminal Procedure | 3 |
| CJ 333 | Computer Forensics | 3 |
| CJ 341 | Investigations | 3 |
| CJ 400 | Evidence | 3 |
| CJ 410 | Criminal Justice Internship | 3-9 |
| FS 491 | Forensic Science 1: Introduction to Crime Analysis | 3 |
| FS 492 | Forensic Science II: Introduction to Crime Mapping | 3 |
| FS 493 | Forensic Seminar | 4 |