Forensic Science, B.S. (STLCC 2+SLU)
This program plan is part of the formal 2+SLU transfer agreement between St. Louis Community College and Saint Louis University.
Students in this program will satisfy the degree requirements published in the 2023-2024 academic catalog at St. Louis Community College and the 2024-2025 academic catalog at SLU. Students must complete all courses and transfer to SLU by the Fall 2027 semester.
Students who plan to transfer to SLU after Fall 2027 should contact a transfer admission counselor to explore options.
Students who have been following a program plan from a previous year's academic catalog can reference their older program plan version at https://catalog.slu.edu/previous-catalogs/.
For additional information see the catalog entry for:
- Students must complete all the courses outlined on the Program Plan unless an exception is approved by SLU.
- Students must complete an application for admission.
- Students may be subject to admission review under circumstances outlined in the Admission Policies.
- Students must present a 2.50 cumulative college GPA at the time of transfer to SLU.
- This program plan is structured for a Fall semester start at SLU. Students interested in starting the Spring semester should contact SLU to explore this option.
Program Plans provide a guided pathway for students to earn an associate degree at their home institution and a bachelor's degree at Saint Louis University. Students may change the sequence in which they complete courses at their home institution. Students who complete a course that is not part of this Program Plan are encouraged to contact SLU to see if the course could be substituted.
Criminalistics Concentration
St. Louis Community College Courses
| Transfer Course | Transfer Course Title | Transfer Course Credits | Equivalent SLU Course | Equivalent SLU Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year One | ||||
| Fall | ||||
| BIO 140 | Principles of Biology I (MOTR BIOL 150L) ** | 5 | BIOL 1240 and BIOL 1245 | 5 |
| CHM 105 | General Chemistry I (MOTR CHEM 150L) ** | 5 | CHEM 1110 and CHEM 1115 | 5 |
| ENG 101 | College Composition I (MOTR ENGL 100) | 3 | ENGL 1500 | 3 |
| MTH 210 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I ** | 5 | MATH 1510 | 5 |
| Credits | 18 | 18 | ||
| Spring | ||||
| BIO 141 | Principles of Biology II ** | 4 | BIOL 1260 and BIOL 1265 | 4 |
| CHM 106 | General Chemistry II ** | 5 | CHEM 1120 and CHEM 1125 | 5 |
| ENG 102 | College Composition II (MOTR ENGL 200) | 3 | ENGL 1900 | 3 |
| Humanities and Fine Arts Course | 3 | Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | 15 | ||
| Year Two | ||||
| Fall | ||||
| PHY 111 or CHM 206 and CHM 210 | College Physics I (MOTR PHYS 150L)(recommended) or Organic Chemistry I and Lab ** ^ | 5 | PHYS 1310 and PHYS 1320 or CHEM 2410 and CHEM 2415 | 5 |
| COM 107 | Public Speaking (MOTR COMM 110) | 3 | CMM 1200 | 3 |
| Choose 3 credit hours from ART 109 (ART 2000), ART 113 (ART 2400), ART 115 (ART 2300), ART 116 (ART 2450), ART 165 (ART 2600), ART 172 (ART 2650), ENG 110 (ENGL 3100), ENG 114 (ENGL 3070), ENG 224 (ENGL 3060), ENG 225 (ENGL 3050), ENG 233 (ENGL 3080), THT 108 (THR 2510) | 3 | CORE 2800 | 3 | |
| Choose from ANT 101 (ANTH 1200), ANT 102 (ANTH 2200), ECO 140 (ECON 1900), ECO 151 (ECON 1ELE*), ECO 152 (ECON 1ELE*), GEG 101 (SOC 1180), MCM 101 (CMM 2400), PSC 201 (POLS 1600), PSY 200 (PSY 1010), SOC 204 (SOC 3430) | 3 | CORE 3600 | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | 14 | ||
| Spring | ||||
| PHY 112 or CHM 207 and CHM 211 | College Physics II (recommended) or Organic Chemistry II and Lab ** ^ | 5 | PHYS 1330 and PHYS 1340 or CHEM 2420 and CHEM 2425 | 5 |
| HST 101 or HST 102 | United States History to 1865 (MOTR HIST 101) or United States History from 1865 to the Present (MOTR HIST 102) | 3 | HIST 1600 or HIST 1610 | 3 |
| PHL 101 | Introduction to Philosophy (MOTR PHIL 100) | 3 | PHIL 1700 | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Course | 3 | Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | 14 | ||
| St. Louis Community College Total Credits | 61 | 61 | ||
- Note:
This program plan is structured for a Fall semester start at SLU. Students interested in starting the Spring semester should contact SLU to explore this option.
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This course must be passed with a grade of "C" or higher. SLU must review this course if it is transferred from another institution or testing service.
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ECO 151 (ECON 1ELE) and ECO 151 (ECON 1ELE) must be completed to transfer credit for ECON 1900 which fulfills SLU's CORE 3600 requirement.
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Complete the CHM or PHY sequence. The PHY sequence is recommended.
Saint Louis University Courses
| Year Three | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CHEM 2410 & CHEM 2415 |
Organic Chemistry 1 or College Physics I and College Physics I Laboratory |
4 |
| CORE 1000 | Ignite First Year Seminar | 2,3 |
| CORE 1500 | Cura Personalis 1: Self in Community | 1 |
| FRSC 2600 | Survey of Forensic Science | 3 |
| FRSC 3500 | Forensics and Law | 3 |
| STAT 1300 | Elementary Statistics with Computers | 3 |
| Credits | 16-17 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL or CHEM 3000-level or higher course | 3 | |
| CHEM 2420 & CHEM 2425 |
Organic Chemistry 2 or College Physics II and College Physics II Laboratory |
4 |
| CORE 2500 | Cura Personalis 2: Self in Contemplation | 0 |
| FRSC 2800 | Professional Issues in Forensic Science | 3 |
| FRSC 3630 & FRSC 3631 |
Forensic Biology and Forensic Biology Laboratory |
3 |
| Major Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Summer | ||
| Capstone Experience | 3 | |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL or CHEM 3000-level or higher course | 3 | |
| CORE 3500 | Cura Personalis 3: Self in the World | 1 |
| FRSC 3620 & FRSC 3621 |
Forensic Chemistry and Forensic Chemistry Laboratory |
3 |
| General Elective or CORE Requirement | 3 | |
Eloquentia Perfecta: Writing Intensive (EP4) |
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| General Elective or CORE Requirement | 3 | |
Equity and Global Identities: Dignity, Ethics, and a Just Society |
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Equity and Global Identities: Global Interdependence |
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| Credits | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL or CHEM 3000-level or higher course | 3 | |
| BIOL or CHEM 3000-level or higher course | 3 | |
| CORE 1600 | Ultimate Questions: Theology | 3 |
| CORE 4000 | Collaborative Inquiry | 0-3 |
| CORE 4500 | Reflection-in-Action | 0 |
| FRSC 4750 | Forensic Science Senior Seminar | 1 |
| Major Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 13-16 | |
| Total Credits | 61-65 | |
Crime Scene Investigation Concentration
St. Louis Community College Courses
| Transfer Course | Transfer Course Title | Transfer Course Credits | Equivalent SLU Course | Equivalent SLU Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year One | ||||
| Fall | ||||
| BIO 140 or CHM 105 | Principles of Biology I (MOTR BIOL 150L) or General Chemistry I (MOTR CHEM 150L) ** ^ | 5 | BIOL 1240 and BIOL 1245 or CHEM 1110 and CHEM 1115 | 5 |
| COM 107 | Public Speaking (MOTR COMM 110) | 3 | CMM 1200 | 3 |
| ENG 101 | College Composition I (MOTR ENGL 100) | 3 | ENGL 1500 | 3 |
| Choose from MTH 161 (MATH 12RQ), MTH 170 (MATH 1400), MTH 177 (MATH 1220), MTH 180 (STAT 1100), MTH 185 (MATH 1400), MTH 186 (MATH 1320), MTH 210 (MATH 1510), MTH 220 (MATH 1520), MTH 230 (MATH 2530) | 3-5 | CORE 3200 | 3-5 | |
| Credits | 14-16 | 14-16 | ||
| Spring | ||||
| BIO 141 or CHM 106 | Principles of Biology II or General Chemistry II ** ^ | 4-5 | BIOL 1260 and BIOL 1265 or CHEM 1120 and CHEM 1125 | 4-5 |
| CRJ 122 | CRJ 122 Introduction to Criminal Justice ** | 3 | CCJ 1010 | 3 |
| ENG 102 | College Composition II (MOTR ENGL 200) | 3 | ENGL 1900 | 3 |
| HST 101 or HST 102 | United States History to 1865 (MOTR HIST 101) or United States History from 1865 to the Present (MOTR HIST 102) | 3 | HIST 1600 or HIST 1610 | 3 |
| PSY 200 | General Psychology (MOTR PSYC 100) ** | 3 | PSY 1010 | 3 |
| Credits | 16-17 | 16-17 | ||
| Year Two | ||||
| Fall | ||||
| Humanities and Fine Arts Course | 3 | Elective | 3 | |
| Choose 3 credit hours from ART 109 (ART 2000), ART 113 (ART 2400), ART 115 (ART 2300), ART 116 (ART 2450), ART 165 (ART 2600), ART 172 (ART 2650), ENG 110 (ENGL 3100), ENG 114 (ENGL 3070), ENG 224 (ENGL 3060), ENG 225 (ENGL 3050), ENG 233 (ENGL 3080), THT 108 (THR 2510) | 3 | CORE 2800 | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences Course (if needed for Core 42) | 3-5 | Elective | 3-5 | |
| Choose from PSY 203 (PSY 3210), PSY 206 (PSY 3300), PSY 208 (PSY 3460), PSY 214 (PSY 3230) ** | 3 | Major PSY Elective | 3 | |
| Choose from CRJ 101 (CCJ 2250), CRJ 123 (CCJ 3100), CRJ 129 (CCJ 2200), CRJ 209 (CCJ 4000) ** | 3 | CCJ Major Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-17 | 15-17 | ||
| Spring | ||||
| PHL 101 | Introduction to Philosophy (MOTR PHIL 100) | 3 | PHIL 1700 | 3 |
| Core 42 Elective (if needed to get to 42 credits) | 3 | Elective | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Course | 3 | Elective | 3 | |
| Choose from CRJ 101 (CCJ 2250), CRJ 123 (CCJ 3100), CRJ 129 (CCJ 2200), CRJ 209 (CCJ 4000) ** | 3 | Major CCJ Elective | 3 | |
| Choose from PSY 203 (PSY 3210), PSY 206 (PSY 3300), PSY 208 (PSY 3460), PSY 214 (PSY 3230) ** | 3 | Major PYS Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | 15 | ||
| St. Louis Community College Total Credits | 60 | 60 | ||
- Note:
This program plan is structured for a Fall semester start at SLU. Students interested in starting the Spring semester should contact SLU to explore this option.
- **
This course must be passed with a grade of "C" or higher. SLU must review this course if it is transferred from another institution or testing service.
- ^
Complete the CHM or BIO sequence.
Saint Louis University Courses
| Year Three | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CORE 1000 | Ignite First Year Seminar | 2,3 |
| CORE 1500 | Cura Personalis 1: Self in Community | 1 |
| FRSC 2600 | Survey of Forensic Science | 3 |
| FRSC 3500 | Forensics and Law | 3 |
| General Elective or CORE Requirement | 3 | |
Equity and Global Identities: Global Interdependence |
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Equity and Global Identities: Dignity, Ethics, and a Just Society |
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| STAT 1300 | Elementary Statistics with Computers | 3 |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL or CHEM or PSY Elective | ||
| ANTH 3280 | Forensic Anthropology | 3 |
| CORE 1600 | Ultimate Questions: Theology | 3 |
| CORE 2500 | Cura Personalis 2: Self in Contemplation | 0 |
| FRSC 2800 | Professional Issues in Forensic Science | 3 |
| FRSC 3625 | Forensic Chemistry for the Investigator | 2 |
| FRSC 3640 | Fingerprints | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Summer | ||
| Capstone Experience | 3 | |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| CCJ Elective | 3 | |
| CORE 3500 | Cura Personalis 3: Self in the World | 1 |
| FRSC 3400 | Digital Forensic Investigation | 3 |
| FRSC 3635 | Forensic Biology for Investigators | 2 |
| FRSC 3650 | Forensic Laboratory Techniques for the Investigator | 1 |
| FRSC 4550 & FRSC 4551 |
Crime Scene Investigation and Crime Scene Investigation Laboratory |
3 |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CORE 4000 | Collaborative Inquiry | 0-3 |
| CORE 4500 | Reflection-in-Action | 0 |
| FRSC 4650 & FRSC 4651 |
Advanced Crime Scene Reconstruction and Advanced Crime Scene Reconstruction Laboratory |
3 |
| FRSC 4750 | Forensic Science Senior Seminar | 1 |
| General Elective or CORE Requirement | 3 | |
Eloquentia Perfecta: Writing Intensive (EP4) |
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| Major Elective | 3 | |
| Major Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 13-16 | |
| Total Credits | 61-65 | |