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Keiser University’s Bachelor of Science degree in Forensic Investigations (Science Concentration) prepares students for entry level positions with forensic science analytical laboratories and for further scientific training/education. The program provides students with fundamental knowledge with respect to scientific analysis of physical material. Graduates of the program will have completed the prerequisites necessary to be successful in graduate programs in the forensic sciences.
The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its goals:
Prerequisites for Continuing in the Program
Graduation Requirements (in addition to Degree Requirements section of the catalog)
To receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Forensic Investigations (Science Concentration), students must earn a minimum of 126 semester credit hours as follows:
| Lower Division Forensic Investigation (Science Concentration) Major Courses (39.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| General Chemistry | 3.0 credit hours |
| General Chemistry Laboratory | 1.0 credit hour |
| Advanced Chemistry | 3.0 credit hours |
| Advanced Chemistry Laboratory | 1.0 credit hour |
| Organic Chemistry I | 3.0 credit hours |
| Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 1.0 credit hour |
| Organic Chemistry II | 3.0 credit hours |
| Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | 1.0 credit hour |
| General Physics I | 3.0 credit hours |
| General Physics I Laboratory | 1.0 credit hour |
| General Physics II | 3.0 credit hours |
| General Physics II Laboratory | 1.0 credit hour |
| Forensic Photography | 4.0 credit hours |
| Introduction to Forensic Science Technology | 4.0 credit hours |
| Field Investigative Procedures and Presentation of Evidence | 4.0 credit hours |
| Forensic Legal Concepts | 3.0 credit hours |
| Behavioral/Social Science (6.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Psychology | 3.0 credit hours |
| Sociology | 3.0 credit hours |
| Communications (3.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| Speech Communications | 3.0 credit hours |
| Computers (3.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Computers | 3.0 credit hours |
| English (6.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| English Composition I | 3.0 credit hours |
| English Composition II | 3.0 credit hours |
| Humanities/Fine Arts (3.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| American Literature | 3.0 credit hours |
| English Literature | 3.0 credit hours |
| Mathematics (6.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| College Algebra | 3.0 credit hours |
| Statistics | 3.0 credit hours |
| Natural Science (20.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| Biology I | 3.0 credit hours |
| Biology I Laboratory | 1.0 credit hour |
| Biology II | 3.0 credit hours |
| Biology II Laboratory | 1.0 credit hour |
| General Chemistry | 3.0 credit hours |
| General Chemistry Laboratory | 1.0 credit hour |
| Advanced Chemistry | 3.0 credit hours |
| Advanced Chemistry Laboratory | 1.0 credit hour |
| General Physics | 3.0 credit hours |
| General Physics Laboratory | 1.0 credit hour |
| Upper Division Forensic Investigation (Science Concentration) Major Courses (38.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Forensic Anthropology | 4.0 credit hours |
| Forensic Biology | 4.0 credit hours |
| Forensic Chemistry | 4.0 credit hours |
| Advanced Topics in Forensic Science | 4.0 credit hours |
| Medico-Legal Death Investigation | 4.0 credit hours |
| Advanced Evidence Documentation | 4.0 credit hours |
| Criminalistics I | 4.0 credit hours |
| Criminalistics II | 4.0 credit hours |
| Advanced Legal Procedure and Evidence | 3.0 credit hours |
| Advanced Evidence Presentation | 3.0 credit hours |
| Upper Division Optional Courses (6.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| Deviant Behavior | 3.0 credit hours |
| Human Exploitation | 3.0 credit hours |
| Conflict Resolution | 3.0 credit hours |
| Cyber Crimes | 3.0 credit hours |
| Computer Systems Forensic Analysis | 3.0 credit hours |
| Forensic Psychology | 3.0 credit hours |
| Forensic Investigations Externships or Optional Courses (4.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| Forensic Investigations Externship I | 2.0 credit hours |
| Forensic Investigations Externship II | 2.0 credit hours |
| Forensic Investigations Capstone Course I ** | 2.0 credit hours |
| Forensic Investigations Capstone Course II ** | 2.0 credit hours |
** Forensic Investigations Capstone option is available on approval and recommendation of the campus Forensic Investigations Program Director. To obtain 4 credits hours, a student may take CJE4940 and CJE4951 or CJE4950 & CJE4951 or any combination thereof.
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