This curriculum map is a suggested semester-by-semester plan of study to complete a BSAS in Forensic Science. Please see the Undergraduate Bulletin for general education requirements and other university requirements for graduation. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor every semester to make sure they are on track to graduate.
| YSU Course Subject and Title | Credits | YSU Course Subject and Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1550 Writing 1 | 3 | CHEM 1516/1516L General Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| ENGL 1551 Writing 2 | 3 | BIOL 2601/L General Biology 1 (NS) | 4 |
| CMST 1545 Communication Foundations | 3 | BIOL 2602/L General Biology 2 (NS) | 4 |
| CHEM 1515/L General Chemistry 1 (General Educ. elective) | 4 | MATH 1571 Calculus 1 | 4 |
| Total hours completed: 29 hours | |||
| Year 1 Fall Semester Courses | Credits | Spring Semester Courses | Credits |
| MATH 1572 Calculus 2 | 4 | PHYS 2611/L General Physics 2 | 5 |
| PHYS 2610/L General Physics 1 | 5 | STAT 3717 Statistical Methods | 4 |
| CJFS 1500 Introduction to Criminal Justice (SS) | 3 | BIOL 3721 Genetics | 3 |
| CJFS 1510 Survey of Forensic Science | 3 | CJFS 2602 Criminal Courts | 3 |
| General Education Arts and Humanities course | ANTH 1500 Introduction to Anthropology (SS) | 3 | |
| Total | 18 | Total | 18 |
| Year 2 Fall Semester Courses | Credits | Spring Semester Courses | Credits |
| CHEM 3719/L Organic Chemistry 1 | 4 | CHEM 3720/L Organic Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| CJFS 3700 Forensic Fire Investigation | 3 | CJFS 3716/L Evidence Analysis& Lab | 3 |
| CJFS 3714/3714L Crime Scene Investigations &Lab | 3 | CJFS 4850 Special Topics | 3 |
| Emphasis Area course | 3 | Emphasis Area courses | 3 |
| General Education Arts and Humanities course | 3 | General Education Social and Personal Awareness course | 3 |
| Total | 16 | Total | 16 |
| Year 3 Fall Semester Courses | Credits | Spring Semester Courses | Cr edits |
| CHEM 2604/L Quantitative Analysis | 5 | CJFS 5814 Capstone | 3 |
| CJFS 4807 Criminal Justice Internship | 6 | Emphasis Area Courses | 8 |
| Emphasis Area course | 4 | General Education Social and Personal Awareness Course | 3 |
| Total | 15 | Total | 14 |