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Forensic Studies

Daemen University · Amherst, NY

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Program
Award
Minor
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Forensic Studies is an interdisciplinary program that prepares students for careers and graduate work in forensic science, forensic psychology, and criminal justice. A minor in Forensic Studies requires a minimum of 17 credits of specialized coursework from the natural sciences, government, and psychology. Students should select particular courses suited to their career plans in consultation with their advisor. Specialization in Forensic Science is offered with the B.S. in Natural Science for those students who would like to pursue graduate study or employment in the scientific application of forensics.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
190725
CourseShelf checklist
CK_190725_e0bc4795
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Requirements for the Minor: (17 Credits)

2 items
  1. FOR 101
    Introduction to Forensic Science
    Not resolved to a course
  2. PSY 306
    Forensic Psychology
    Not resolved to a course

Select One

Choose 1 of the following · Select One · 7 items
  1. CHE 112
    Introduction to Forensic Chemistry
    Not resolved to a course
  2. CHE 112L
    Introduction to Forensic Chemistry Lab
    Not resolved to a course
  3. PHY 125
    Forensic Physics
    Not resolved to a course
  4. PHY 125L
    Forensic Physics Lab
    Not resolved to a course
  5. BIO 316
    Anatomy and Physiology *
    Not resolved to a course
  6. BIO 316L
    Anatomy and Physiology Lab *
    Not resolved to a course
  7. BCH 440
    Molecular Biology
    Not resolved to a course

Select a Minimum of 7 Credits From the Following

Select a Minimum of 7 Credits From the Following · 14 items
  1. BIO 316
    Anatomy and Physiology *
    Not resolved to a course
  2. BIO 316L
    Anatomy and Physiology Lab *
    Not resolved to a course
  3. PSC 230
    United States Judicial Process
    Not resolved to a course
  4. PSC 305
    American Constitutional Law
    Not resolved to a course
  5. PSY 214
    Psychology of Adolescence
    Not resolved to a course
  6. PSY 219
    The Psychology of Mental Illness
    Not resolved to a course
  7. PSY 314
    Biological Bases of Behavior
    Not resolved to a course
  8. PSY 380
    Drugs and Behavior
    Not resolved to a course
  9. SOC 209
    Social Problems
    Not resolved to a course
  10. SOC 217
    Alcoholism, Substance Abuse and Other Addictions OR
    Not resolved to a course
  11. SW 217
    Alcoholism, Substance Abuse and Other Addictions
    Not resolved to a course
  12. ENS 303
    Environmental Toxicology
    Not resolved to a course
  13. BIO 103
    Human Biology
    Not resolved to a course
  14. Additional sciences from CHE 112 , PHY 125 , BIO 316 , or BCH 440 (3-4)
    Not resolved to a course

Note

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    Recommended Courses

    0 items

      Select One

      Choose 1 of the following · Select One · 2 items
      1. CMP 311
        Advanced English Composition
        Not resolved to a course
      2. CMP 315
        Advanced Composition for Health Professionals
        Not resolved to a course

      Select One

      Choose 1 of the following · Select One · 6 items
      1. MTH 104
        Survey of Statistics
        Not resolved to a course
      2. NSC 310
        Biostatistics
        Not resolved to a course
      3. PSY 333
        Statistics for Psychology and Social Sciences (3)
        Not resolved to a course
      4. FOR 101
        Introduction to Forensic Science
        Not resolved to a course
      5. PSC 117
        Criminal Justice: Law and Procedures
        Not resolved to a course
      6. PSY 103
        Introduction to Psychological Science
        Not resolved to a course
      Source. Daemen University, catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog — https://daemen.catalog.acalog.com/preview_program.php?catoid=5&poid=391&returnto=139. Captured page pages/0117.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.