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 23 credits, combining 17 credits of required courses and six credits of electives.
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
FRSC 2600 | Survey of Forensic Science | 3 |
FRSC 3620 & FRSC 3621 | Chemical Forensics and Chemical Forensics Laboratory | 4 |
FRSC 3630 & FRSC 3631 | Forensic Biology and Forensic Biology Laboratory | 4 |
FRSC 4550 & FRSC 4551 | Crime Scene Investigation and Crime Scene Investigation Laboratory | 4 |
FRSC 4610 | Death Investigation | 2 |
| 6 |
| Biological Anthropology | |
| Archaeology | |
| Forensic Anthropology | |
| Field Recovery Methods | |
| Law and Society | |
| Special Topics | |
| Quantitative Research Methods (or MATH 1300 Elementary Statistics with Computers ) | |
Total Credits | 23 |
Continuation Standards
Students with a minor in Forensic Science must maintain a 2.00 GPA in their Forensic Science minor coursework.