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Forensic Science 3+2 Program

Arcadia University · Glenside, PA

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Program
Award
Forensic Science 3+2 Program
Credits (computed from items)
605-611
Catalog edition
2022-2023
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
211088
CourseShelf checklist
CK_211088_2842cc98
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

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

About the Program

11 items
  1. Highly selective program for academically talented students
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in Forensic Science in five years
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Rigorous scientific foundation for a career in forensic science
    Not resolved to a course
  4. One of the first FEPAC-accredited programs in Forensic Science
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Guaranteed internship with nation’s premier forensic scientists
    Not resolved to a course
  6. Arcadia University-sponsored student participation in professional meetings
    Not resolved to a course
  7. State-of-the-art laboratory facilities
    Not resolved to a course
  8. Personal attention from faculty advisers
    Not resolved to a course
  9. Active research programs in various forensic science disciplines
    Not resolved to a course
  10. Opportunity to attend autopsies and visit Forensic Science laboratories
    Not resolved to a course
  11. Curriculum aligned with guidelines from the DNA Advisory Board (DAB), Scientific Working Group for the Analysis of Seized Drugs (SWGDRUG) and the American Board of Forensic Toxicology (ABFT)
    Not resolved to a course

Arcadia’s FEPAC-Accredited Master’s Program in Forensic Science

0 items

    Admission to the 3+2 Accelerated Program

    10 items
    1. B or better in all Math and Science courses
      Not resolved to a course
    2. AP Biology or AP Chemistry (based on major- if Biology major, must have taken AP Biology, if Chemistry major, must have taken AP Chemistry)A college-prep math course in each year of high school
      Not resolved to a course
    3. 640 Evidence-based Reading and Writing and 650 Math SAT or 26/27 ACT composite and in math/science ACT
      Not resolved to a course
    4. Students need a 3.0 cumulative GPA or better to be considered
      Not resolved to a course
    5. Class rank in top 10-15%
      Not resolved to a course
    6. Maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or better and a GPA of 3.0 in the major.
      Not resolved to a course
    7. Have received no less than a “B-” in any of the science or math courses in the prerequisite major. If a C or C+ is earned in a required course, it may be repeated one time only with the Forensic Science Director’s permission. No additional Cs will be permitted in required coursework).
      Not resolved to a course
    8. Completed all major and Undergraduate Curriculum requirements (with the exception of the following courses: BI 340 , CH 404, BI 490 and CH 490 ).
      Not resolved to a course
    9. Earned at least 112 semester hours by the end of the third year.
      Not resolved to a course
    10. Met with the Director of Forensic Science to discuss their intention to start the M.S.F.S program in Fall of the 4th year.
      Not resolved to a course

    Structure of the B.A./B.S. in Biology and the M.S. in Forensic Science

    64 items
    1. BI 101
      4
    2. CH 111
      4
    3. EN 101
      4
    4. A First-Year Seminar
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    5. BI 102
      4
    6. CH 112
      4
    7. MA 141
      4
    8. An Undergraduate Curriculum requirement
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    9. BI 190
      Careers in Biology
      As published: “Evolution and Population Biology”
      4
    10. BI 211
      4
    11. BI 242
      4
    12. CH 201
      Organic Chemistry I
      As published: “Organic Chemistry I: Structures, Mechanisms and Reactions”
      4
    13. An Undergraduate Curriculum requirement
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    14. BI 204
      4
    15. BI 201
      4
    16. CH 202
      Organic Chemistry II
      As published: “Organic Chemistry II: Structures, Mechanisms and Reactions”
      4
    17. An Undergraduate Curriculum requirement
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    18. An Elective or an Undergraduate Curriculum requirement
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    19. BI 325
      4
    20. A 300-level biology elective with a lab form the Ecology, Evolution, and Population biology grouping
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    21. CH 203
      4
    22. Two Elective or an Undergraduate Curriculum requirements (4 credits each)
      Not resolved to a course
    23. BI 290
      Junior Seminar in Biology
      As published: “Junior Seminar in Biology or FS 290 Junior Seminar in Forensic Science”
      2
    24. BI 333
      4
    25. BI 340
      4
    26. Two Electives or Undergraduate Curriculum requirements (4 credits each)
      Not resolved to a course
    27. CH 518
      Instrumental Analysis in Forensic Toxicology and Chemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    28. CH 518L
      Instrumental Analysis in Forensic Toxicology and Chemistry Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    29. FS 518
      Crime Scene Analysis (3 credits) with FS518L Crime Scene Analysis Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    30. FS 540
      Statistical Analysis and Biostatistics
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    31. FS 570
      Criminal Law and Ethics
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    32. FS 561a Professional Seminar I
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    33. An Undergraduate Curriculum requirement course, such as a Research Writing-designated course
      Not resolved to a course
    34. (4 credits)
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    35. BI 490
      4
    36. FS 504
      General Principles of Pharmacology
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    37. FS 515
      Research Methods
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    38. FS 530
      Forensic Biology
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    39. FS 532
      Forensic Microscopy
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    40. FS 532L
      Forensic Microscopy Lab
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    41. FS 535
      Forensic Chemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    42. FS 561b Professinoal Seminar II
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    43. FS 596
      Research Project in Forensic Science
      Not resolved to a course
      6
    44. or FS 597 Research Project in Forensic Chemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      6
    45. or FS 598 Research Project in Forensic Biology
      Not resolved to a course
      6
    46. or FS599 Research in Forensic Toxicology
      Not resolved to a course
      6
    47. FS 525
      Forensic Toxicology I and II
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    48. FS 525L
      Forensic Toxicology Lab
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    49. FS 531
      Forensic Biology II
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    50. FS 531L
      Forensic Biology II Lab
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    51. FS 536
      Forensic Chemistry II
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    52. FS 536L
      Forensic Chemistry II Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    53. FS 562A
      Forensic Comprehensive Exam I
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    54. FS 596
      Research Project in Forensic Science
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    55. or FS 597 Research Project in Forensic Chemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    56. or FS 598 Research Project in Forensic Biology
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    57. or FS599 Research in Forensic Toxicology
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    58. FS 520
      Moot Court
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    59. FS 562B
      Forensic Comprehension Exam II
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    60. FS 583
      Graduate Internship in Forensic Science
      Not resolved to a course
      6
    61. FS 596
      Research Project in Forensic Science (2 credits) as needed
      Not resolved to a course
    62. or FS 597 Research Project in Forensic Chemistry (2 credits) as needed
      Not resolved to a course
    63. or FS 598 Research Project in Forensic Biology (2 credits)as needed
      Not resolved to a course
    64. or FS599 Research in Forensic Toxicology (2 credits) as needed
      Not resolved to a course

    Structure of the B.S. in Chemistry and the M.S. in Forensic Science

    73 items
    1. Students completing the 3+2 B.S. in Chemistry and the M.S. in Forensic Science will complete all degree requirements in five years. In years one to four, students complete all Undergraduate Curriculum requirements and major requirements, including senior thesis/capstone project. In year four, students also commence graduate study and after successful completion of this year, will receive a bachelor’s degree. In year five, students will complete the remaining Forensic Science coursework. Students must work closely with an academic advisor to ensure all undergraduate requirements are met by the end of year four.
      Not resolved to a course
    2. Fall Semester
      Not resolved to a course
      16
    3. CH 111
      4
    4. EN 101
      4
    5. BI 101
      4
    6. A First-Year Seminar course
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    7. BI 102
      4
    8. CH 112
      4
    9. MA 201
      4
    10. A University Seminar
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    11. PH 211
      4
    12. CH 201
      Organic Chemistry I
      As published: “Organic Chemistry I: Structures, Mechanisms and Reactions”
      4
    13. MA 202
      4
    14. CH 203
      4
    15. A Creative Expressions (Area of Inquiry) course
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    16. PH 212
      4
    17. CH 202
      Organic Chemistry II
      As published: “Organic Chemistry II: Structures, Mechanisms and Reactions”
      4
    18. A Global Connections Experience
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    19. A Global Connections Reflection course
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    20. A Writing for Physical Sciences course
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    21. CH 307
      4
    22. CH 301
      4
    23. BI 204
      4
    24. BI 325
      4
    25. A Modern Language course
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    26. CH 290
      3
    27. CH 305
      4
    28. CH 302
      4
    29. CH 303
      4
    30. A Global Connections (Intellectual Practices requirement) course
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    31. A Modern Language course
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    32. CH 303
      4
    33. CH 391
      2
    34. CH 490
      2
    35. CH 518
      Instrumental Analysis in Forensic Toxicology and Chemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    36. CH 518L
      Instrumental Analysis in Forensic Toxicology and Chemistry Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    37. FS 518
      Crime Scene Analysis
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    38. FS 518L
      Crime Scene Analysis Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    39. FS 540
      Statistical Analysis and Biostatistics
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    40. FS 570
      Criminal Law and Ethics
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    41. FS 561a Forensic Science Symposium
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    42. BI 333
      4
    43. CH 392
      2
    44. CH 490
      2
    45. FS 504
      General Principles of Pharmacology
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    46. FS 515
      Research Methods
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    47. FS 530
      Forensic Biology I
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    48. FS 532
      Forensic Microscopy
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    49. FS 532L
      Forensic Microscopy Lab
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    50. FS 535
      Forensic Chemistry I
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    51. FS 561b Professional Seminar II
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    52. FS 596
      Research Project in Forensic Science
      Not resolved to a course
      6
    53. or FS 597 Research Project in Forensic Chemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      6
    54. or FS 598 Research Project in Forensic Biology
      Not resolved to a course
      6
    55. or FS 599 Research in Forensic Toxicology
      Not resolved to a course
      6
    56. FS 525
      Forensic Toxicology I and II
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    57. FS 525L
      Forensic Toxicology Lab
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    58. FS 531
      Forensic Biology II
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    59. FS 531L
      Forensic Biology II Lab
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    60. FS 536
      Forensic Chemistry II
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    61. FS 536L
      Forensic Chemistry II Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    62. FS 562A
      Forensic Comprehensive Exam I
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    63. FS 596
      Research Project in Forensic Science
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    64. or FS 597 Research Project in Forensic Chemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    65. or FS 598 Research Project in Forensic Biology
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    66. or FS 599 Research in Forensic Toxicology (2 credits) as needed
      Not resolved to a course
    67. FS 520
      Moot Court
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    68. FS 562B
      Forensic Comprehensive Exam II
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    69. FS 583
      Graduate Internship in Forensic Science
      Not resolved to a course
      6-12
    70. FS 596
      Research Project in Forensic Science (2 credits) as needed
      Not resolved to a course
    71. or FS 597 Research Project in Forensic Chemistry (2 credits) as needed
      Not resolved to a course
    72. or FS 598 Research Project in Forensic Biology (2 credits) as needed
      Not resolved to a course
    73. or FS599 Research in Forensic Toxicology (2 credits) as needed
      Not resolved to a course

    Requirements for the B.A. in Chemistry and M.S. in Forensic Science

    65 items
    1. CH 111
      4
    2. EN 101
      4
    3. BI 101
      4
    4. A First-Year Seminar course
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    5. MA 141
      4
    6. Writing for Physical Sciences course
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    7. An elective
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    8. PH 201
      4
    9. CH 201
      Organic Chemistry I
      As published: “Organic Chemistry I: Structures, Mechanisms and Reactions”
      4
    10. BI 204
      4
    11. A University Seminar
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    12. A Creative Expressions (Area of Inquiry) course
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    13. PH 202
      4
    14. CH 202
      Organic Chemistry II
      As published: “Organic Chemistry II: Structures, Mechanisms and Reactions”
      4
    15. A Global Connections Experience
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    16. A Global Connections Reflection course
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    17. A Modern Language course
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    18. CH 407
      Polymers and Biopolymers
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    19. CH 301
      4
    20. CH 203
      4
    21. BI 325
      4
    22. A University Seminar
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    23. CH 305
      4
    24. CH 302
      4
    25. A Global Connections (Intellectual Practices requirement) course
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    26. A Modern Language course
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    27. CH 403
      Biochemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    28. CH 518
      Instrumental Analysis in Forensic Toxicology and Chemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    29. CH 518L
      Instrumental Analysis in Forensic Toxicology and Chemistry Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    30. FS 518
      Crime Scene Analysis
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    31. FS 518L
      Crime Scene Analysis Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    32. FS 540
      Statistical Analysis and Biostatistics
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    33. FS 570
      Criminal Law and Ethics
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    34. FS 561a Professional Seminar I
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    35. BI 333
      4
    36. CH 490
      2
    37. FS 504
      General Principles of Pharmacology
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    38. FS 515
      Research Methods
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    39. FS 530
      Forensic Biology I
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    40. FS 532
      Forensic Microscopy
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    41. FS 532L
      Forensic Microscopy Lab
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    42. FS 535
      Forensic Chemistry I
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    43. FS 561b Professional Seminar II
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    44. FS 596
      Research Project in Forensic Science
      Not resolved to a course
      6
    45. or FS 597 Research Project in Forensic Chemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      6
    46. or FS 598 Research Project in Forensic Biology
      Not resolved to a course
      6
    47. or FS 599 Research Project in Forensic Toxicology
      Not resolved to a course
      6
    48. FS 525
      Forensic Toxicology I and II
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    49. FS 525L
      Forensic Toxicology Lab
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    50. FS 531
      Forensic Biology II
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    51. FS 531L
      Forensic Biology II Lab
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    52. FS 536
      Forensic Chemistry II
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    53. FS 536L
      Forensic Chemistry II Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    54. FS 562A
      Forensic Comprehensive Exam I
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    55. FS 596
      Research Project in Forensic Science
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    56. or FS 597 Research Project in Forensic Chemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    57. or FS 598 Research Project in Forensic Biology
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    58. or FS 599 Research in Forensic Toxicology
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    59. FS 520
      Moot Court
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    60. FS 562B
      Forensic Science Communications II
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    61. FS 583
      Graduate Internship in Forensic Science
      Not resolved to a course
      6
    62. FS 596
      Research Project in Forensic Science
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    63. or FS 597 Research Project in Forensic Chemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    64. or FS 598 Research Project in Forensic Biology
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    65. or FS 599 Research in Forensic Toxicology (2 credits) as needed
      Not resolved to a course
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