BS in Forensic Science - Curriculum Requirements
Technical Competencies - Forensic Science:
All students are expected to carry out the tasks that are required in both foundational and advanced science courses, laboratories, clinical experiences either without accommodation(s) or with those accommodation(s) that are reasonable in the range of settings and circumstances in which the educational program is based.
These skills encompass academic and non-academic technical standards essential to Centenary University Forensic Science Program.
Observation
The ability to observe is required for demonstrations, visual presentations in lectures, laboratories, field trips, clinical experiences and/or internships. Students must be able to observe, participate in, and conduct experiments within the laboratory, instructional setting, and/or healthcare facility as required by the Forensic Science Program.
Communication
Students must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in both oral and written English, either independently or through the use of an intermediary. If a student uses an intermediary, the intermediary is permitted to function only as an information conduit and may not serve in an integrative or evaluative role.
Students must be able to:
- communicate via person to person and electronic communications.
- communicate theoretical, experimental or clinical findings as required by the program with faculty, peers, patients/clients, or other professionals.
- present information to the class using visual media aids. During presentations, students must be able to respond to questions in a manner that reflects the norms of professional discourse.
Students must possess communication skills at a level sufficient to accomplish, in a timely manner, all administrative requirements and to meet the performance expectations of the faculty in all areas of the curriculum.
Sensory and Motor Function
Students must possess motor and sensory capacity to perform activities required for the Forensic Science program.
Students must be able to:
- manipulate small, sensitive materials in a controlled manner in a laboratory setting.
- execute movements to complete classroom activities or provide instruction for a proxy to complete the task. These tasks may include, but are not limited to standard use of the equipment, instruments, apparatus, or tools required by the appropriate area of study, practice, internship, or research.
Intellectual
Students must have the intellectual ability to exercise sound judgment and to complete all task and responsibilities in a timely and professional manner.
Students must be able to:
- measure, calculate, reason, analyze, hypothesize, and synthesize ideas into final deliverables.
- absorb and process information from faculty, peers, patients/clients, supervisors, and/or from the scientific literature, as components of problem solving and critical thinking.
- acquire information from experiences and demonstrations conveyed through coursework, lecture, group seminar, small group activities, field trips, laboratories, clinical experiences, internships, and other. These may include, but are not limited to laboratory dissection and demonstrations, microbial cultures, microscopic images of microorganisms and tissues in normal and pathologic states.
- collect and understand information from a variety of sources such as, computer information systems (including email, databases, literature searches and data retrieval), written documents (including graphs/figures, tables, journal articles), films, slides, videos, and other electronic media.
- work in a manner that is safe for themselves and others, and respond appropriately to emergencies and urgent situations.
- follow universal precautions against contamination and cross-contamination with infectious agents, toxins, chemicals, and/or other physical or biological hazards.
Behavioral and Social Attributes
Students must demonstrate maturity, respect, and tolerance required for collaborative teamwork and other professional and socio-cultural interactions.
Students must be able to:
- develop mature, sensitive, non-judgmental, non-prejudiced and effective relationships with faculty, supervisors, peers, patients/clients, and other professionals in the academic community.
- take corrective action based on instructor and peer feedback and guidance.
- maintain and exhibit professional behavior at all times. That includes honesty, integrity, responsibility, accountability, compassion and respect for others.
- understand and comply with ethical standards for the conduct of research.
- demonstrate emotional stability to function effectively under stress and to adapt to changing environments.
BS in Forensic Science Degree Audit
Total number of credits: 124
Notes:
- To earn a Bachelor degree, all graduates must successfully complete a minimum of 128 credit hours.
- Minimum of 30 credits must be taken at Centenary University.
- All graduates must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above.
- All graduates must have a minimum of 2.0 GPA in their major(s).
- Courses that are special topic listed in the title, typically ending with a 99, are repeatable. Courses are counted multiple times and do not replace grades of the previous special topic course.
- Credits can only be shared between the core and the major or core and minor requirements. Shared credits within the core requirements is not allowed
- *Must earn C- or better
BS-Forensic-Science-Recommended-Four-Year-Sequence
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Centenary University
B.S. in Forensic Science
Recommended Four Year Sequence
2024-2025
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YEAR 1 (Fall)
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Course #
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Title
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Credits
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Completed
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BIO 1201
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Introduction to Scientific Work (CU Value I)
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2
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BIO 1301/1101
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General Biology I and Lab (CU Value III)
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3/1
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WRI 1001/1002
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Composition and Rhetoric (CU Value II) By self-placement |
4
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MTH 1501
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Statistics I (CU Value III)
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3/1
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LAS 1305
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Wellness (CU Value I)
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2
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YEAR 1 (Spring)
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Course #
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Title
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Credits
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Completed
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BIO 1302/1102
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General Biology II and Lab (BIO 1301 ≥C)
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4
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MTH 1502
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Statistics II (MTH 1501)
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4
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MTH 2151
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Calculus I* (Placement test/MTH1600 ≥C) |
4
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Core
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Broad, Enduring Interest (CU Value I)
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4
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YEAR 2 (FALL)
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BIO 2302/2102
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Anatomy & Physiology I and Lab (BIO 1301 ≥C)
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3/1
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CHM 1302/1102
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General Chemistry I and Lab** (MTH 1600*-pre or co-req.)
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3/1
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CJS 1001
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Introduction to Criminal Justice
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4
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PHY 2300/2100
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Physics I and Lab (MTH 1600 ≥C)
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4
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WRI 2200
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Intensive Research Writing (CU Value II) (WRI1001/1002)
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2
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YEAR 2 (Spring)
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PHY 2301/2101
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Physics II and Lab (PHY2300 ≥C)
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3/1
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CHM 1303/1103
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General Chemistry II and Lab (CHM1302 ≥C)
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3/1
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CJS 2300/2100
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Forensic Science and Lab (CJS1001)
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3/1
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CJS 2025
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Criminal Investigation (CJS1001)
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4
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WRI 2210
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Intensive Research Writing II (WRI1001/1002)
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2
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YEAR 3 (FALL)
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CHM 2300/2100
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Organic Chemistry I and Lab (CHM 1303 ≥C)
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3/1
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| BIO 3301/3101 |
Genetics and Lab (BIO 1301 ≥C) |
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CJS 2050
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Laws of Criminal Evidence (CJS1001)
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4
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COM 2001
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Public Speaking (CU Value II)
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4
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YEAR 3 (Spring)
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CHM 2301/2101
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Organic Chemistry II and Lab (CHM 2300 ≥C)
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3/1
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| BIO 3304/3104 |
Microbiology and Lab (BIO 1301 ≥C) |
3/1
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BIO 4300
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Bioethics (CU Value IV) Sophomore standing
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4
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Core
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Global Culture (CU Value IV)
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4
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YEAR 4 (Fall)
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CHM 4200
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Biochemistry (CHM 2300 ≥C)
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4
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CJS
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Criminal Justice (CJS) Elective (CJS1001)
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4
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CHM 3302/3102
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Analytical Chemistry and Lab (CHM 2301 ≥C)
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3/1
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YEAR 4 (Spring)
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ENV 4200
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Toxicology
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4
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BIO 4100
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Biology Seminar Senior Standing
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4
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Core
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Creative Expression and Self (CU Value IV)
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4
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** Chemistry/math placement test must be taken prior to entry in course