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Forensic Investigations (Science Concentration), BS

Keiser University

This program is available in the following Florida campuses:

Port St. Lucie Campus, Tampa Campus

Program Description

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.

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Program Objectives

The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its goals:

  • To develop critical thinkers who are capable of being strong performers in the forensic field;
  • To prepare students for successful entry into professional and/or related graduate programs;
  • To develop students’ analytical skills and laboratory techniques routinely applied in the application of the forensic sciences;
  • To develop students written and verbal competencies, enabling them to formulate concise and accurate reports of the results of scientific analysis;
  • To develop forensic science professionals who practice within legal and ethical frameworks.

Prerequisites for Major Courses

  • Entering students must achieve a Wonderlic Score (or comparable) of 21 or above for entrance into the BS Forensic Investigations (Science Concentration) program;
  • Undergo level 2 criminal background check; and
  • Personal interview with campus BS-FI Program Director.

Prerequisites for Continuing in the Program

  • All Upper and Lower Division courses must be completed with a grade of “C” better.

Graduation Requirements (in addition to Degree Requirements section of the catalog)

  • A grade point average of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 system is required to graduate.

Program Outline

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 Courses

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 Courses

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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