Forensic Science, Minor
A minor in forensic science from Saint Louis University focuses on the application of science to legal problems and is an exceptional complement for those interested in science, medicine or law. The forensic science faculty has both the academic and practical experience to deliver high impact instruction and to provide the tools to work for social justice in the spirit of Catholic, Jesuit education.
SLU's minor in forensic science requires 22 credits, combining 14 credits of required courses and eight credits of electives.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| FRSC 2600 | Survey of Forensic Science | 3 |
| FRSC 2800 | Topics in Forensic Science | 2 |
| FRSC 3620 & FRSC 3621 | Chemical Forensics and Chemical Forensics Laboratory | 3 |
| FRSC 3630 & FRSC 3631 | Forensic Biology and Forensic Biology Laboratory | 3 |
| FRSC 4550 & FRSC 4551 | Crime Scene Investigation and Crime Scene Investigation Laboratory | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select a minimum of eight credit hours from the following: | 8 | |
ANTH 2210 | Biological Anthropology | |
ANTH 2240 | Archaeology | |
ANTH 3280 | Forensic Anthropology | |
ANTH 4710 | Field Recovery Methods | |
SOC 3590 | Law and Society | |
SOC 4015 | Quantitative Research Methods (or MATH 1300 Elementary Statistics with Computers ) | |
FRSC 4610 | Death Investigation | |
| Total Credits | 22 | |
Continuation Standards
Students with a minor in forensic science must maintain a 2.00 GPA in their forensic science minor coursework.