Science - Forensic Science Specialization, AS

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Designed to introduce students to the many disciplines available within the field while providing a basic foundation to pursue specific areas of interest at a four-year college or university. Upon graduation with a forensic science specialization associate degree, students can obtain employment as a forensic science technician or a records officer.

Program Curriculum

First Semester

SDV 100 - College Success Skills 1 cr.
ADJ 171 - Forensic Science I 4 cr.
ENG 111 - College Composition I 3 cr.
Elective - Computer (IT/CS) 3 cr.⁵
Elective - Mathematics (MTH) 3 cr.^1,5

Semester Total: 14 Credits

Second Semester

ADJ 172 - Forensic Science II 4 cr.
ENG 112 - College Composition II 3 cr. OR
ENG 113 - Technical-Professional Writing 3 cr.
Elective - Forensic Science (ADJ) 3-4 cr.⁴
Elective - History (HIS) 3 cr.⁵
Elective - Mathematics (MTH) 3 cr.^1,5

Semester Total: 16-17 Credits

Third Semester

Elective - Forensic Science (ADJ) 3-4 cr.⁴
Elective - Health/Physical Ed (HLT/PED) 1 cr.⁵
Elective - Literature (ENG) 3 cr.⁵
Elective - Science w/ Laboratory 4 cr.²^,5
Elective - Social Science/Behavioral Science 3 cr.^3,5

Semester Total: 14-15 Credits

Fourth Semester

Elective - Communications (CST) 3 cr.⁵
Elective - Humanities/Fine Arts 3 cr.⁵
Elective - Science w/ Laboratory 4 cr.^2,5
Elective - STEM 3-4 cr.⁶
Elective - Social Science/Behavioral Science 3 cr.^3,5

Semester Total: 16-17 Credits

Program Total: 60-63 Credits

¹ MTH 245 - Statistics I should be taken prior to transferring. Students should check with the institution to which they will be transferring to determine the most appropriate math courses to take.
² A full year sequence of BIO, CHM or PHY with lab is required.
³ It is recommended that students choose from the following: SOC 200 , PSY 200 or PSY 230 .
⁴It is recommended that students choose from the following electives: ADJ 228 , BIO, CHM or PHY. Students are advised to meet with an academic or faculty advisor for optimum course selection for desired major and transfer institution.

⁵ ELECTIVES General Studies All Programs (excluding Liberal Arts Degrees)

⁶ ELECTIVES STEM Science/Technology/Engineering/Math