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Forensic Science, BS Major in

Hofstra University · Hempstead, NY

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Program
Award
Forensic Science, BS Major in
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Forensic science is the application of science to investigations pertaining to the legal system. Forensic scientists apply principles and techniques of various sciences to the examination and comparison of biological evidence, trace evidence, impression evidence, drugs and firearms. A forensic scientist may specialize in a subdiscipline. The role of a forensic scientist will depend on his/her area of concentration, type of employment (government crime lab, medical examiner’s office or private practice) and level of experience. The profession requires critical thinking, communication skills, the application of natural and physical sciences to legal issues, and ethical responsibility. The four-year program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in physical and natural sciences, and to acquaint them with various relevant aspects of the legal system.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
191649
CourseShelf checklist
CK_191649_23d3bad8
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

1. Liberal Arts

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    2. Residence Requirements

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      3. General Requirements

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        Writing

        4 items
        1. WSC 001
          Composition Semester Hours: 3-4
          Not resolved to a course
        2. and
          Not resolved to a course
        3. WSC 002
          Composition Semester Hours: 3
          Not resolved to a course
        4. or placement examination
          Not resolved to a course

        Social Science

        2 items
        1. PHI 014
          (HP) Ethics Semester Hours: 3-4
          Not resolved to a course
        2. PSC 129
          (BH) The Administration of Justice in America Semester Hours: 3
          Not resolved to a course

        Humanities

        3 items
        1. FA 170C
          (CP) Introduction to Digital Photography Semester Hours: 3
          Not resolved to a course
        2. RHET 007
          (CP) Public Speaking Semester Hours: 3
          Not resolved to a course
        3. 3 semester hours in literature (LT) Distribution Courses
          Not resolved to a course

        Foreign Language

        0 items

          4. Major Requirements

          37 items
          1. BCHM 162
            Foundations of Biochemistry Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          2. BIOL 113
            (NS) General Biology II Semester Hours: 4
            Not resolved to a course
          3. BIOL 112
            (NS) General Biology I Semester Hours: 4
            Not resolved to a course
          4. BIOL 124
            Biostatistics Semester Hours: 4
            Not resolved to a course
            or: PSY 040 - Statistics Semester Hours: 4
            or: SOC 180 - Statistics in Sociology Semester Hours: 4
          5. CHEM 003A
            (NS) General Chemistry I Semester Hours: 3 - 4
            Not resolved to a course
          6. CHEM 003B
            (NS) General Chemistry Laboratory I Semester Hours: 1
            Not resolved to a course
          7. CHEM 004A
            (NS) General Chemistry II Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          8. CHEM 004B
            (NS) General Chemistry Laboratory II Semester Hours: 1
            Not resolved to a course
          9. CHEM 105
            Foundations of Analytical Chemistry Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          10. CHEM 109
            Foundations of Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Semester Hours: 1
            Not resolved to a course
          11. CHEM 124
            Instrumental Analysis Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          12. CHEM 125
            Advanced Laboratory: Instrumental Analysis Semester Hours: 2
            Not resolved to a course
          13. CHEM 131
            Organic Chemistry I Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          14. CHEM 131B
            Organic Chemistry I Laboratory Semester Hours: 1
            Not resolved to a course
          15. CHEM 132
            Organic Chemistry II Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          16. CHEM 132B
            Organic Chemistry II Laboratory Semester Hours: 1
            Not resolved to a course
          17. Specialized Science Course (choose one):
            Not resolved to a course
          18. CHEM 139
            Foundations of Inorganic Chemistry Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          19. And
            Not resolved to a course
          20. CHEM 140
            Foundations of Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory Semester Hours: 1
            Not resolved to a course
            or: BIOL 134 - General Microbiology Semester Hours: 4
            or: BIOL 122 - Genetics Semester Hours: 4
          21. FOR 100
            (NS) Survey in Forensic Science Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          22. FOR 101
            (NS) Crime Scene Investigation Methods Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          23. FOR 110
            Forensic Science Seminar Semester Hours: 1
            Not resolved to a course
          24. FOR 120
            Forensic Microscopy Semester Hours: 4
            Not resolved to a course
          25. FOR 130
            Methods in Trace Analysis Semester Hours: 4
            Not resolved to a course
          26. FOR 135
            Quality Assurance in Forensic Science Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          27. FOR 195
            Forensic Expert Witness Testimony Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          28. Internship:
            Not resolved to a course
          29. FOR 180
            Forensic Science Internship Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          30. PHYS 001A
            (NS) Elementary Physics Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          31. PHYS 001B
            (NS) Elementary Physics Laboratory Semester Hours: 1
            Not resolved to a course
            or: PHYS 011A - (NS) General Physics Semester Hours: 4
          32. PHYS 011B
            (NS) General Physics Laboratory Semester Hours: 1
            Not resolved to a course
          33. PHYS 002A
            (NS) Elementary Physics Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          34. PHYS 002B
            (NS) Elementary Physics Laboratory Semester Hours: 1
            Not resolved to a course
            or: PHYS 012A - (NS) General Physics Semester Hours: 4
          35. PHYS 012B
            (NS) General Physics Laboratory Semester Hours: 1
            Not resolved to a course
          36. MATH 071
            (MA) Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Semester Hours: 4
            Not resolved to a course
          37. CRM 001
            (IS) Introduction to Criminology Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course

          5. Forensic Electives

          6 items
          1. FOR 115
            Forensic Biotechnology Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          2. FOR 125
            Forensic Biology Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          3. FOR 140
            Evidence Photography for Forensic Applications Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          4. FOR 150
            The Analysis and Pharmacology of Drugs of Abuse Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          5. FOR 155
            Forensic Chemistry Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          6. FOR 160
            Firearm Identification and Ballistics Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course

          6. Additional Electives

          24 items
          1. † FOR 115 - Forensic Biotechnology Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          2. FOR 125
            Forensic Biology Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          3. FOR 140
            Evidence Photography for Forensic Applications Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          4. FOR 150
            The Analysis and Pharmacology of Drugs of Abuse Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          5. FOR 155
            Forensic Chemistry Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          6. FOR 160
            Firearm Identification and Ballistics Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          7. ANTH 143
            (BH) Introduction to Forensic Anthropology Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          8. FOR 185
            Forensic Science Independent Study Semester Hours: 1-3
            Not resolved to a course
          9. FOR 192 A-Z
            Special Topics in Forensic Science Semester Hours: 1-3
            Not resolved to a course
          10. LING 158
            (IS) Forensic Linguistics Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          11. HSCI 103
            Human Anatomy and Physiology I Semester Hours: 4
            Not resolved to a course
          12. HSCI 105
            Human Anatomy and Physiology II Semester Hours: 4
            Not resolved to a course
          13. † BIOL 168 - Techniques in Molecular Biology Semester Hours: 4
            Not resolved to a course
          14. BIOL 123
            Cell Biology Semester Hours: 4
            Not resolved to a course
          15. BIOL 126
            Laboratory Skills in Cell and Molecular Biology Semester Hours: 2
            Not resolved to a course
          16. BIOL 128
            Laboratory Skills in Genetics Semester Hours: 2
            Not resolved to a course
          17. † BCHM 163 - Bio-Organic Chemistry of Metabolism Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          18. BCHM 164
            Bioinorganic Chemistry Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          19. BCHM 165
            Chemical Biology Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          20. † BCHM 173 - Experimental Biochemistry Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          21. CHEM 175
            Medicinal Chemistry Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          22. CHEM 185
            Environmental Chemistry Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          23. † BIOL 122 - Genetics Semester Hours: 4
            Not resolved to a course
          24. † BIOL 134 - General Microbiology Semester Hours: 4
            Not resolved to a course

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