Forensic Science, Minor
Saint Louis University's forensic science minor focuses on applying science to legal problems. It complements the study of science, medicine or law.
Program Highlights
- SLU's minor in forensic science requires a minimum of 21 credits, combining 13-15 credits of required courses and eight credits of electives.
- SLU's forensic science faculty offers the academic and practical experience to deliver high-impact instruction and provide the tools to work for social justice in the spirit of Catholic, Jesuit education.
- A minor in forensic science allows students to apply scientific principles to various career fields such as psychology, criminal justice, biology and chemistry. The minor also provides students in the pre-law track with opportunities to learn about the role forensic science plays in court cases and the courtroom.
Students must complete a minimum total of 21-23 credits for the minor.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FRSC 2600 | Survey of Forensic Science | 3 |
| FRSC 2800 | Professional Issues in Forensic Science | 3 |
| FRSC 4550 & FRSC 4551 | Crime Scene Investigation and Crime Scene Investigation Laboratory | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 2-3 | |
| Forensic Chemistry and Forensic Chemistry Laboratory * | ||
or FRSC 3625 | Forensic Chemistry for the Investigator | |
| Choose one of the following: | 2-3 | |
| Forensic Biology and Forensic Biology Laboratory * | ||
or FRSC 3635 | Forensic Biology for Investigators | |
| Electives | 8 | |
| Choose a minimum of 8 credits in courses with a Forensic Science - Minor Elective attribute, such as: | ||
| True Crime: Forensic and Literary Perspectives † | ||
| Digital Forensic Investigation | ||
| Forensics and Law | ||
| Forensic Laboratory Techniques for the Investigator | ||
| Fingerprints | ||
| Death Investigation | ||
| Advanced Crime Scene Reconstruction and Advanced Crime Scene Reconstruction Laboratory | ||
| Total Credits | 21-23 | |
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FRSC 3150X True Crime: Forensic and Literary Perspectives (3 cr) also counts as a Collaborative Inquiry and Writing Intensive course for the Undergraduate University CORE.
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FRSC 3620 Forensic Chemistry (2 cr) & FRSC 3621 Forensic Chemistry Laboratory (1 cr) and FRSC 3630 Forensic Biology (2 cr) &FRSC 3631 Forensic Biology Laboratory (1 cr) have prerequisites of additional Biology and/or Chemistry courses and are geared towards students majoring in a Natural Science such as Biology or Chemistry.
Continuation Standards
Students with a minor in forensic science must maintain a 2.00 GPA in their forensic science minor coursework.
For additional information about this program, please contact forensics@slu.edu or call 314-977-2603.