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FORENSIC SCIENCE TBA, Chairperson FACULTY: TBA Aims and Objectives The Forensic Science major at Gannon University allows students to focus their training in the area of biology or chemistry. Students who complete a degree in Forensic Science will be prepared for direct placement in the field or to continue their education in graduate or professional programs. There are 15 semester hours of upper-level forensic science courses beyond the foundational courses in chemistry, biology, physics and math. The foundational courses include four semesters of chemistry with labs, two semesters of biology with labs, two semesters of physics with labs, two semesters of calculus, and one semester of statistics. Students in the Forensic Science major will gain practical experience through the completion of a required research project or internship. This practical experience will facilitate employment opportunities following graduation. The employment opportunities within the northeast region of the U.S. for forensic technicians are particularly optimistic, and employment for forensic technicians is expected to grow by 6% from 2012 through 2022. Employment opportunities, especially in a consulting or full-time position, are also available in rapidly developing countries which are establishing forensic labs and programs. Beyond entering the forensic field directly after graduation, there are many other vocational opportunities or opportunities for continuation into graduate degree programs. The comprehensive curriculum is particularly suited to provide Gannon University students with the ability to pursue diverse career or educational options after graduation. Successful graduates may enter Master’s or Ph.D. programs, medical school, dental school, or law school. Alternatively, students may prepare for certification as a Crime Scene Investigator. Forensic Science Curriculum (Numerals in front of courses indicate credits) FRESHMAN Fall 2 First Year Seminar/CRJS 108 3 College Composition/LENG 111 4 General Chemistry I and Lab/ CHEM 111 & 112 3 Calculus I/MATH 140 4 Mol & Cellular Biology and Lab/ BIOL 122 & 123 16 SOPHOMORE Fall 4 Organic Chemistry I and Lab/ CHEM 221 & 222 4 Fund of Physics I: Mechanics & Lab/ PHYS 210 & 211 3 Intro to Psyc/PSYC 111 3 Intro to Philosophy/LPHI 131 3 Criminalistics I/CRJS 210
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Spring 3 Critical Analysis & Comp/LENG 112 4 General Chemistry II and Lab/ CHEM 114 & 115 3 Foundations of Theology/LTHE 101 3 Calculus II/MATH 141 4 Animal Form & Function & Lab/ BIOL 124 & 125 17
Spring 4 Organic Chemistry II and Lab/ CHEM 224 & 225 4 Fund of Physics II: Fluids & Thermodynamics & Lab/ PHYS 212 & 213 3 SPCH 111 or SPCH 113* 4 Forensic Biology and Lab/ FRSC 261 & 262 3 Applied Statistics/MATH 213 18
