Quinnipiac University

BS in Forensic Studies Curriculum

Our curriculum builds industry-specific knowledge and skills while giving you the flexibility to customize your schedule based on your needs. Below are the course requirements for the BS in Forensic Studies program.

BS in Forensic Studies Curriculum

The BS in Forensic Studies program requires a minimum of 120 credits for degree completion.

46 credits are required to fulfill the University Curriculum. The remaining credits fulfill the Forensic Studies Core and open elective requirements, with courses such as:

  • AN 250: Forensic Anthropology

  • BIO 208/L: Intro to Forensic Science

  • BMS 325: Toxicology

  • CHE 215/L: Analytical Chemistry

  • CJ 101: Crime and Society

  • CJ 243: Investigative Techniques

  • CJ 343: Forensic Issues in Law Enforcement

  • FS 120: DNA in Forensic Science 

  • FS 130: Forensic Odontology

  • FS 140: Crime Fighting in Mass Media

  • FS 150: Forensic Imaging

  • FS 210: Fingerprint Analysis

  • PS 283: Intro to Forensic Psychology

  • SO 355: Crime and Media