Master of Science in Forensic Science and Law
Suggested Course Sequence
Year 1 - Fall Semester
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| CHEM 141 | Advanced Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 141L | Advanced Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| MATH 115 | Calculus I | 4 |
| BIOL 111 | Biology I | 4 |
| UCOR 101 | Thinking & Writing Across the Curriculum | 3 |
| UCOR 030 | Research & Information Skills | 1 |
Year 1 - Spring Semester
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| CHEM 142 | Advanced Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 142L | Advanced Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| MATH 116 | Calculus II | 4 |
| BIOL 112 | Biology II | 4 |
| UCOR 102 | Imaginary Literature & Critical Writing | 3 |
| FORE 101 | Forensic Science & Criminal Law | 2 |
Year 2 - Fall Semester
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| CHEM 211 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 211L | Organic Chemistry Lab I | 1 |
| PHYS 201 | Physics for Life Sciences I | 4 |
| UCOR 132 | Basic Philosophical Questions | 3 |
| BIOL 212 | Cellular & Molecular Biology | 4 |
Year 2 - Spring Semester
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| CHEM 212 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 212L | Organic Chemistry Lab II | 1 |
| PHYS 202 | Physics for Life Sciences II | 4 |
| CHEM 230L | Research Lab Techniques | 2 |
| ENGL 302W | Spst: Science Writing | 3 |
| FORE 201 | Law, Science, & Philosophy | 2 |
Year 3 - Fall Semester
(3.0 cumulative GPA and 2.5 GPA in math & science required to enter 3rd year)
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| CHEM 423 | Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 401 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 301 | Physical Chemistry for Life Sciences | 4 |
| MATH 225 | Introduction to Biostatistics | 3 |
| FORE 410 | Forensic Investigation I | 2 |
Year 3 - Spring Semester
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| CHEM 371W | Forensic Chemistry Lab | 2 |
| CHEM 402 | Biochemistry II | 3 |
| MATH 335 | Biostatistics II | 3 |
| FORE 301W | Wrongful Convictions | 2 |
| FORE 411 | Forensic Investigation II | 2 |
| TASJ | Social Justice Course | 3 |
| FORE 300 | Professional Development | 0-1 |
Year 4 - Fall Semester
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| CHEM 514W | Advanced Forensic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| FORE 400 | Professional Development II | 0-1 |
| FORE 401 | American Legal History | 1 |
| FORE 402 | Torts | 1 |
| BIOL 568 | Human Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 579 | Forensic Molecular Biology | 3 |
| TAFR | Faith & Reason | 3 |
| TACA | Creative Arts | 3 |
| SPRG 108 | Service Learning in Science | 0-1 |
| CHEM 691* | Seminar | 0 |
Year 4 - Spring Semester
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| BIOL 530W | DNA Methods/Population Genetics | 4 |
| FORE 510 | Ethics in ForScience & Prof Responsibilities | 1 |
| TAGD | Global Diversity | 3 |
| FORE 520 | Professional Development III | 0-1 |
| FORE 522 | Quality Assurance & Lab Adm Mgmt | 2 |
| FORE 421 | Environmental Law | 1 |
| UCOR 141-143 | Theology | 3 |
| CHEM 475* or BIOL 490** |
Seminar | 1 |
| BIOL | Elective (250+, BS trk)** | 3 |
Year 5 - Fall Semester
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| FORE 501 | Trace Evidence & Environmental | 3 |
| FORE 521 | Forensic Serology/DNA | 3 |
| FORE 535 | Evidence/Case Management | 1 |
| FORE 540 | Constitutional Criminal Procedure | 1 |
| FORE 541 | Latent Fingerprint Analysis | 1 |
| FORE 550 | Seminar/Journal Club | 1 |
| FORE 610 | Trace Evidence Application Lab | 1 |
| FORE 620 | Serology/DNA Application Lab | 1 |
| FORE 500 | Internship (research or experiential based) | 0 |
Year 5 - Spring Semester
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| FORE 511 | Forensic Drug Analysis | 2 |
| FORE 513 | Firearms & Toolmarks | 2 |
| FORE 525 | Forensic Toxicology | 3 |
| FORE 545 | Explosives & Arson Investigations | 2 |
| FORE 555 | Expert Qualification | 1 |
| FORE 630 | Chemistry/Toxicology/Arson Application Lab | 1 |
| FORE 640 | Independent Research | 1 |
* MS Forensic Science & Law/BA in Biochemistry
**MS Forensic Science & Law/BS in Biology
5th year tuition charges at the graduate rate.
Curriculum subject to final Bayer School approval.