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Minor

Forensic Science, Minor

Arizona State University New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences 44 courses 15 total credits

About This Program

Forensic science encompasses the application of a wide variety of specialties to the legal system. The minor program in forensic science equips you with a fundamental understanding of the basic principles of forensic science, modern laboratory practices, evidence-based critical thinking, and comprehensive knowledge of the ethical and practical considerations involved in case reports and testimony in this field. Additionally, electives within the minor offer you the opportunity to explore the specific forensic applications associated with any particular major or chosen career path.

Degree Requirements

Total Credits 15 credits

Program Requirements

The minor in forensic science consists of 15 credit hours of coursework, of which 11 hours must be upper division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be earned through courses offered by the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. Credit hours may not be shared between major and minor requirements. All courses used to satisfy requirements for the minor must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better.

Code Course Title Credits
FOR 286 Principles of Forensic Science 4
FOR 370 Fundamentals of Forensic Analysis 4
FOR 410 Testimony and Ethics in the Forensic Sciences 3
Total Program Requirements 11 credits

Program Requirements - Upper Division Forensic Science Electives:

Choose from this list.

Code Course Title Credits
DIF 394 Special Topics
FOR 375 Forensic Botany
FOR 377 Forensic Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
FOR 380 Analysis of Nonhuman Forensic DNA Evidence
FOR 394 Topic: Wildlife Forensics
FOR 395 Forensic Anthropology: History and Modern Practice 3
FOR 400 Comparative Forensics
FOR 401 Forensic Toxicology
FOR 402 Forensic Biology
FOR 403 Comparative Forensics Laboratory
FOR 404 Forensic Toxicology Laboratory
FOR 405 Techniques in Forensic Biology Laboratory
FOR 414 Fundamentals of Forensic Entomology
FOR 419 Advanced Scene Mapping
FOR 423 Forensic Chemistry
FOR 440 Molecular Biology for Forensic Science
FOR 447 Molecular Genetics Laboratory
FOR 455 Forensic Photography 3
FOR 465 Human Osteology and Forensic Techniques
FOR 480 Advanced Topics in Human Forensic DNA Typing
FOR 484 Internship
FOR 494 Topic: Forensic Chemistry Lab
FOR 499 Individualized Instruction
LSC 475 Principles of Toxicology
PTX 475 Principles of Toxicology 3
SIF 394 Topic: Intro to Law & Courts for Forensic Scientists 3
ENG 394 Topic: Oral History & Storytelling in Humanities & Arts
PHI 394 Topic: Philosophy of Forensic Science
SIF 413 Sacred Crimes: Religion and Violence
REL 413 Sacred Crimes: Religion and Violence
SIF 449 Latin American Cinema: The Dead and the Disappeared
LAS 449 Latin American Cinema: The Dead and the Disappeared
SPA 449 Latin American Cinema: The Dead and the Disappeared
SIF 454 History of Genocide
HST 454 History of Genocide 3
SIF 456 Studies in Forensic Linguistics
ENG 456 Studies In Forensic Linguistics 3
PAX 456 Studies In Forensic Linguistics 3
SBS 456 Studies in Forensic Linguistics
SIF 494 Topic: Humanitarian Forensics
SBS 494 Topic: Political Representation in Latin America
Total 4 credits

Program Requirements

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