Criminal Justice | Bachelor of Science: Criminalistics (Forensic Biology)
Program Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education 2 | 34 | |
| Criminalistics Core | ||
| Required Courses | 34 | |
| Directed Choices | 13 | |
| Forensic Biology Concentration | 27 | |
| Required Courses | ||
| Open Electives 1 | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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Open electives are the credit hours required to reach a minimum of 120 total hours and 45 upper-level hours. The number listed assumes all courses are completed at FHSU as listed. This number may vary if students transfer courses, or have individual substitutions allowed. Students should speak with their advisor if either situation applies to determine if the number will vary, and to ensure they enroll in a minimum of 45 upper-level hours.
Students entering within 1 year of high school graduation will take UNIV 101 Freshman Seminar and may apply that hour in the open elective category.
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In order to complete the degree program efficiently, students who have not already fulfilled their General Education - Natural & Physical Sciences requirement may wish to take CHEM 120/CHEM 122L, as it is also a major requirement.
Program Requirements
General Education
All undergraduate degrees require completion of the Kansas Systemwide General Education.
Courses identified with GE on this page may satisfy a general education requirement in addition to the identified degree requirement. Students who apply a degree requirement to satisfy a general education requirement will typically add an equal number of hours to the university elective category. This flexibility may allow you to complete a minor or certificate within the 120 hour degree. Transfer students and students majoring in programs with approved exceptions are especially encouraged to select these courses in completing General Education requirements to maximize the likelihood of completing the degree with 120 credit hours.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | 34-35 | |
Criminalistics Core
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CHEM 120 & 120L | University Chemistry I and University Chemistry Laboratory I GE | 5 |
| CHEM 122 & 122L | University Chemistry II and University Chemistry Laboratory II | 5 |
| CHEM 382 | Introduction to Forensic Science | 3 |
| CRJ 200 | Criminology | 3 |
| CRJ 210 | Introduction to Criminalistics DC | 3 |
| CRJ 245 | Ethics in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 307 | Administration of Justice Systems | 3 |
| CRJ 331 | Criminal Law and Procedure | 3 |
| CRJ 355 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| CRJ 395 | Crime Analysis | 3 |
| Total Hours | 34 | |
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Course is under development. Discuss your degree map with an advisor to determine if a substitution is needed.
Directed Choice
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 304 & 304L | Essentials of Organic Chemistry and Essentials of Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 5 |
| or CHEM 340 & 340L | Organic Chemistry and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | |
| CHEM 360 & 360L | Essentials of Biochemistry and Essentials of Biochemistry Laboratory | 5 |
| or CHEM 662 & 662L | Biochemistry I and Biochemistry Laboratory I | |
| CRJ 499 | Capstone Seminar: Critical Issues in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| or CRJ 600 | Internship in Criminal Justice | |
| Total Hours | 13 | |
Forensic Biology Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| BIOL 180 & 180L | Principles of Biology and Principles of Biology Laboratory GE | 4 |
| BIOL 240 & 240L | Microbiology for Allied Health and Microbiology Laboratory GE | 4 |
| BIOL 325 & 325L | Genetics and Genetics Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL 345 & 345L | Human Anatomy and Human Anatomy Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL 346 & 346L | Human Physiology and Human Physiology Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL - Molecular Biology (under development) | 4 | |
| Directed Choices | ||
| Select one of the following | 3 | |
| Drugs and Society | ||
| Serial Predators | ||
| Sex Crimes | ||
| Total Hours | 27 | |
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| All bachelor degrees require: | ||
| GPA of 2.0 on FHSU courses & 2.0 on all coursework (Higher program requirements prevail over the 2.0 when set) | ||
| A minimum of 30 hours earned from FHSU with a grade of D, C, B, or A | ||
| Successful completion of an upper division Writing and Information Literacy course (Most majors contain a course designated) | ||
| A minimum of 45 hours of recognized upper division credit | ||
| A minimum of 120 hours of recognized college credit | ||
Academic Degree Maps are term-by-term sample course plans that specify milestones, courses, and special requirements that are necessary for facilitating on-time completion. Degree Maps are examples and are not prescriptive. Individualized choices such as concentration options, transfer credits, optional minors, advisory programs (certificates), etc. can alter the recommended coursework. Course offerings are subject to change. Students should consult with their academic advisors for additional guidance on course planning.
To determine courses to take in the directed choices (often listed as Program Elective Course) and directed elective course blocks see the overview tab for courses. To locate approved courses in General Education areas (Undergraduate Programs) see the general education section of the catalog.
The undergraduate course maps typically advise the most efficient route for students to complete the general education requirements. Courses that are required in the major may be listed as fulfilling relevant general education requirements. This will result in more open elective course hours in some maps than is listed on the degree overview page.