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Track Two: "Laboratory/ Technician" is designed for students interested in working in a laboratory environment as either a forensic scientist or technician and is a solid foundation for graduate study. Track Two requires a minor or second major in either Biology, Chemistry, or Physics to assist in making our graduates as educated in their chosen area as possible.
Forensic Investigation Undecided majors must complete the lower division FI Core. Upon completion of the lower division FI Core courses, students will be assessed by their advisor for upper division coursework in the FI major. Students must meet the minimum 2.5 GPA overall and 2.5 GPA in their CJ and FI Core classes. Upon successful assessment, students will major in Forensic Investigation Track One, “Criminal Investigations” or Forensic Investigation Track Two, “Forensic Laboratory/Technician.”
Forensic Investigation Lower Division Core Courses
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CJ 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ 201 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJ 202 | Introduction to Law Enforcement | 3 |
| FI 204 | Introduction to Forensic Investigation | 3 |
| FI 225 | Criminal Courts | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Upon completion, students MUST meet with their advisor to determine whether they meet the minimum requirements to be assessed into the appropriate Forensic Investigation track.
Track Two - Forensic Laboratory/Technician
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FI 310 | Criminalistics | 3 |
| FI 330 | Forensic Documentation | 3 |
| FI 380 | Medicolegal Death Investigation | 3 |
| FI 475 | Drugs of Abuse | 3 |
| FI 480 | Trace Evidence | 3 |
| Forensic Investigation 300+ Electives | 9 | |
| Select one of the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Senior Seminar I | ||
| Senior Seminar II | ||
| Senior Seminar III | ||
| Senior Internship in Criminal Justice | ||
| Total Hours | 27 | |
| 1 | If a course is used to satisfy the Senior Capstone Course requirement, it cannot also be used to satisfy an elective requirement. |
Courses credited within the core or a concentration will not be credited within another concentration or minor.
In addition to courses noted below, candidates for graduation must successfully complete all JSU Academic Regulations. More information about general education requirements can be found in the Summary of Degrees/Requirements section of the catalog.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| EH 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| History Sequence | 3 | |
| Natural Science | 4 | |
| CJ 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| MS 112 | Precalculus Algebra (or higher by advisement) | 3 |
| STU 101 | First Year Experience | 0 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| EH 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| History Sequence | 3 | |
| Natural Science | 4 | |
| EH 141 | Oral Communication | 3 |
| MS 113 | Precalculus Trigonometry (or higher by advisement) | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| Fine Arts 1 | 3 | |
| CJ 201 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJ 202 | Introduction to Law Enforcement | 3 |
| PSC 100 | Introduction to American Government | 3 |
| Foreign Language | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| EH Literature 2 | 3 | |
| FI 204 | Introduction to Forensic Investigation | 3 |
| PSY 201 | Principles of Psychology | 3 |
| FI 225 | Criminal Courts | 3 |
| General Elective | 1 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| FI 310 | Criminalistics | 3 |
| FI 330 | Forensic Documentation | 3 |
| FI 380 | Medicolegal Death Investigation | 3 |
| Minor/2nd Major/General Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| FI 475 | Drugs of Abuse | 3 |
| FI 480 | Trace Evidence | 3 |
| Minor/2nd Major/General Electives | 6 | |
| CS 201 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| Forensic Investigation Electives | 3 | |
| Forensic Investigation Electives | 3 | |
| Minor/2nd Major/General Electives 3 | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Forensic Investigation Electives | 3 | |
| Forensic Investigation Senior Capstone Course 4 | 3 | |
| Minor/2nd Major/General Electives 3 | 9 | |
| Forensic Investigation Major Field Test 5 | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| 1 | Select from ART 202 Art Appreciation (3), DR 242 Introduction to the Theatre (3), and MU 233 Introduction to Music (3). |
| 2 | Select from these English Literature Courses: EH 201 American Literature I (3), EH 202 American Literature II (3), EH 203 Survey of English Literature I (3), EH 204 Survey of English Literature II (3), EH 219 Honors Literature I (3), EH 220 Honors Literature II (3), EH 231 World Literature I (3), or EH 232 World Literature II (3). |
| 3 | Choosing to declare a 2nd major will require additional classes and hours above the one major and one minor option listed above. |
| 4 | Select one from these Senior Capstone Courses: FI 472 Senior Internship in Criminal Justice (3), FI 497 Senior Seminar I (3), FI 498 Senior Seminar II (3), or FI 499 Senior Seminar III (3). |
| 5 | The Forensic Investigation Major Field Test is to be taken during the Senior Capstone Course. |