Interdisciplinary Minor in Forensic Studies (2006-2007, 2007-2008 & 2008-2009 catalog years)

A minimum of 18 credit hours is required for the completion of the Interdisciplinary Minor in Forensic Studies.  Students should consult with the Forensic Studies Coordinator (Dr. Tod Burke, tburke@radford.edu or 540-831-6657) in declaring the minor and in planning their program of study.  Students minoring in Forensic Studies must earn a letter grade of "C" or higher in all courses counting towards the minor.   

Required Courses (9 credit hours)

CRJU-320, Criminal Investigative Theory
CRJU-341, Introduction to Forensic Science
CRJU-481, Forensic Evidence (This course is only offered in the Spring Semester; please plan your schedule accordingly!)

Elective Courses (9 credit hours)

In planning elective forensic studies coursework, students must be aware of three requirements:

1. Students must select their elective courses so that upon completion of the minor they have taken coursework in at least two disciplines.
2. Criminal Justice majors may not take the asterisked (*) courses for credit towards the minor.
3. Students must earn a letter grade of "C" or higher in all courses for credit towards the Forensic Studies minor.

The following electives are available for the Interdisciplinary Minor in Forensic Studies:

ANTH-120, Physical Anthropology
ANTH-320, Human Osteology
ANTH-420, Advanced Forensic Anthropology
BIOL-221, Genetics
BIOL-310/333, Human Structure and Function
BIOL-322, Human Anatomy and Physiology
BIOL-450, Molecular Biology
CHEM-301/302, Organic Chemistry
CHEM-471/472, Biochemistry
* CRJU-360, Criminal Law and Evidence
CRJU-490, Seminar (must be an appropriate forensic topic)
HLTH-451, Drug Use and Drug Abuse Education
PSYC-405, Forensic Psychology
PSYC-439, Abnormal Psychology

** Click here for course descriptions for the criminal justice courses listed above
** Click here for course descriptions for the non-criminal justice courses listed above
** Read this carefully to understand rules about satisfying multiple requirements with one course

** Be sure to carefully review the Undergraduate Catalog for your catalog year for specific policies and curriculum information.

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