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Forensic Science - Forensic Investigation Emphasis, B.S

Utah Valley University · Orem, UT

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Program
Award
B.S
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
43.0406
Total credits (published)
76
Credits (computed from items)
200
Catalog edition
2026
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
230737
CourseShelf checklist
CK_230737_6a2f8f58
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Matriculation Requirements

0 items

    Forensic Science Requirements

    1 item
    1. Complete the requirements
      Not resolved to a course
      76

    Emphasis Requirements

    3 items
    1. Complete one of the Following:
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. ZOOL 1090
      Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
      As published: “Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (3)”
      3
    3. ZOOL 2320& ZOOL 2325
      Human Anatomyand Human Anatomy Laboratory (4)
      Not resolved to a course

    Complete the Following:

    14 items
    1. CJ 1340
      3
    2. FSCI 3300
      3
    3. FSCI 3700
      3
    4. FSCI 3720
      3
    5. FSCI 3780
      3
    6. FSCI 3830
      3
    7. FSCI 3870
      3
    8. FSCI 4100
      3
    9. FSCI 4200
      3
    10. Complete one of the following as a Capstone Experience
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    11. FSCI 4810R
      Forensic Science Internship
      As published: “Forensic Science Internship (3)”
      1-9
    12. FSCI 4890R
      Research in Forensic Investigations
      As published: “Research in Forensic Investigations (3)”
      3
    13. FSCI 4910R
      Directed Reading and Special Projects in Forensic Science
      As published: “Directed Reading and Special Projects in Forensic Science (3)”
      3
    14. FSCI 4990
      Forensic Investigation Capstone
      As published: “Forensic Investigation Capstone (3)”
      3

    Emphasis Electives

    electives · 29 items
    1. Complete 15 Credits from the Following (one course must be upper division):
      Not resolved to a course
      15
    2. FSCI 3500
      Footwear and Tire Mark Evidence and Examination
      As published: “Footwear and Tire Mark Evidence and Examination (3)”
      3
    3. FSCI 3540
      Forensic Trace Analysis
      As published: “Forensic Trace Analysis (3)”
      3
    4. FSCI 3600
      Forensic Anthropology I
      As published: “Forensic Anthropology I (3)”
      3
    5. FSCI 3850
      Marijuana Identification Certificate
      As published: “Marijuana Identification Certificate (3)”
      3
    6. FSCI 4000
      Firearms Examination
      As published: “Firearms Examination (3)”
      3
    7. FSCI 4050
      Forensic Approaches to Cold Case Investigations
      As published: “Forensic Approaches to Cold Case Investigations (3)”
      3
    8. FSCI 4300
      Forensic Genealogy
      As published: “Forensic Genealogy (3)”
      3
    9. FSCI 4320
      Genealogy Research Methods and Standards
      As published: “Genealogy Research Methods and Standards (3)”
      3
    10. FSCI 4350
      Forensic Genealogy Seminar
      As published: “Forensic Genealogy Seminar (3)”
      3
    11. FSCI 4450
      Forensic Serology
      As published: “Forensic Serology (3)”
      3
    12. FSCI 4500
      Forensic Drug Chemistry and Toxicology
      As published: “Forensic Drug Chemistry and Toxicology (3)”
      3
    13. FSCI 4600
      Forensic DNA Analysis
      As published: “Forensic DNA Analysis (3)”
      3
    14. FSCI 4750R
      Current Topics in Forensic Science
      As published: “Current Topics in Forensic Science (3)”
      3
    15. FSCI 4910R
      Directed Reading and Special Projects in Forensic Science
      As published: “Directed Reading and Special Projects in Forensic Science (1-9)”
      3
    16. CHEM 2310
      Organic Chemistry I
      As published: “Organic Chemistry I (4)”
      4
    17. CHEM 2315
      Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
      As published: “Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1)”
      1
    18. CHEM 2320
      Organic Chemistry II
      As published: “Organic Chemistry II (4)”
      4
    19. CHEM 2325
      Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
      As published: “Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (1)”
      1
    20. CHEM 3600
      Biological Chemistry
      As published: “Biological Chemistry (3)”
      3
    21. CHEM 3000
      Analytical Chemistry
      As published: “Analytical Chemistry (2)”
      2
    22. BIOL 3550
      Molecular Biology
      As published: “Molecular Biology (3)”
      3
    23. BIOL 3555
      Experiments in Molecular Biology
      As published: “Experiments in Molecular Biology (1)”
      1
    24. CHEM 3005
      Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
      As published: “Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (2)”
      2
    25. CHEM 3605
      Biological Chemistry Lab
      As published: “Biological Chemistry Lab (1)”
      1
    26. CHEM 4000
      Instrumental Analysis
      As published: “Instrumental Analysis (2)”
      2
    27. CHEM 4005
      Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
      As published: “Instrumental Analysis Laboratory (2)”
      2
    28. ENGL 3300
      Collaborative Communication for Technology Professions
      As published: “Collaborative Communication for Technology Professions (3)”
      3
    29. CJ 4700G
      Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
      As published: “Comparative Criminal Justice Systems (3)”
      3

    Any Upper Division CJ Course or Approved Elective

    electives · 0 items

      Core Requirements

      major core · 0 items

        General Education Requirements

        general education · 2 items
        1. ENGL 1010
          Introduction to Academic Writing
          or: ENGL 1005 Foundations of Academic Writing
          3
        2. ENGL 2010
          3

        Complete one of the following:

        7 items
        1. MATH 1080
          Precalculus
          As published: “Precalculus (MATH 1050 and MATH 1060 will also fulfill this requirement)”
          5
        2. Complete one of the following:
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        3. HIST 1700
          American History
          As published: “American History (3)”
          3
        4. HIST 1740
          US Economic History
          As published: “US Economic History (3)”
          3
        5. HIST 2700& HIST 2710
          US History to 1877and US History since 1877 (6)
          Not resolved to a course
        6. POLS 1000
          American Heritage
          As published: “American Heritage (3)”
          3
        7. POLS 1100
          American National Government
          As published: “American National Government (3)”
          3

        Distribution Courses:

        6 items
        1. Personal, Professional, and Civic Growth
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        2. BIOL 1610
          4
        3. CHEM 1210
          4
        4. CJ 1010
          3
        5. Humanities Distribution 1
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        6. Fine Arts Distribution 2
          Not resolved to a course
          3

        Discipline Core Requirements

        major core · 0 items

          Forensic Science Foundational Courses:

          16 items
          1. CJ 1330
            3
          2. CJ 1350
            3
          3. CJ 2350
            3
          4. BIOL 1615
            1
          5. CHEM 1215
            1
          6. CHEM 1220
            4
          7. CHEM 1225
            1
          8. STAT 2040
            4
          9. PHYS 2010
            4
          10. PHYS 2015
            1
          11. PHYS 2020
            4
          12. PHYS 2025
            1
          13. FSCI 3400
            3
          14. FSCI 3820
            Crime Scene Investigation Techniques I
            As published: “Crime Scene Investigation Techniques”
            3
          15. FSCI 3860
            3
          16. FSCI 3880
            3
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