Forensic Science Minor

Help solve crimes and support fair and accurate legal outcomes.

GMercyU’s Forensic Science minor prepares students to objectively analyze evidence from a crime scene using scientific principles, methods, and techniques. This analysis is then used to support legal investigations and serve as courtroom evidence. Combining science and the law, this minor is best suited for those pursuing careers where the goal is to achieve justice, whether in lab work, law enforcement, law, or forensic psychology. However, the skills you’ll hone – including critical thinking and analytical reasoning – can be applied to many careers.

Earn a minor in Forensic Minor by:

  • Completing the 6 required courses below (total of 20 credits)
  • Earning a minimum grade of a C for each course; C- grades are not acceptable
     
Curriculum

SCI 101: Forensic Science I (4 credits)
SCI 102: Forensic Science II (4 credits)
BIO 114: Human Genetics (3 credits) OR BIO 251: Genetics (3 credits)
CIS 340: Computer Forensics (3 Credits)
CRJ 320: Forensics and Crime Scene Investigation
PSY 205: Forensic Psychology (3 Credits)

The job market for forensic science technicians is projected to grow 13 percent through 2034, more than 4x faster than the average U.S. occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, due to advances in technology and DNA analysis.

Compatible Minors
All undergraduate majors, particularly Criminal Justice, Biology, Computer Information Science, and Psychology.


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