A student of forensic science will be objective, curious, logical, and analytical, and like to solve problems. This student may enjoy the challenge of solving a mystery. A successful student must possess good verbal and written communication. Often a strong interest in chemistry is important.
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The required and elective courses you would take for Forensic Science majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.
- Clinical Laboratory Practices
- Constitutional Law
- Court Procedure
- Criminal Evidence
- Criminal Procedure
- Criminology
- Forensic Serology
- Investigation and Identification
- Molecular Genetics
- Principles of Chemistry
- Report Writing and Research
- Research Statistics
- Corrections
- Criminal Justice and Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Criminalistics and Criminal Science
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
- Juvenile Corrections
- Security and Loss Prevention Services
