Forensic Sciences Pathway
Earn your AS Natural Sciences (ASNS) degree in Biological Sciences or Physical Sciences from UHCC and transfer to Chaminade University to earn your BS Forensic Sciences degree—your General Education/Core Curriculum will be waived.
Admission Requirements
- AS Natural Sciences degree (biological sciences or physical sciences) from UH Community College system
- As part of the AS Natural Science degree, students should take the following courses, completed with a C or better:
- Math 241 Calculus I
- Math 242 Calculus II
- CHEM 161/L General Chemistry I with Lab
- CHEM 162/L General Chemistry II with Lab
- PHYS 170/L General Physics I with Lab
- PHYS 272/L General Physics II with Lab
- BIO 171/L Introduction to Biology I with Lab
- BIO 171/L Introduction to Biology II with Lab
- CHEM 272/L Organic Chemistry I with Lab
- CHEM 273/L Organic Chemistry II with Lab
Two-Year Forensic Sciences Degree (to be completed at Chaminade University)
YEAR 1
Fall Term (13 credits)
FS 230 Forensic Sciences
Free Elective
CJ 223 Introduction to Law
FS 333/L Physical Forensic Sciences with Lab
Free Upper Division Elective
Spring Term (18 credits)
FS 340 Crime Scene Investigation with Lab
FS 460/L Forensic Taphonomy with Lab
CH 334/L Analytical Chemistry with Lab
FS 455 Medicolegal Death Investigation
MA 331 Calculus III
YEAR 2
Fall Term (13 credits)
CJ 242 Criminal Procedures
FS 487 Internship
FS 430/L Forensic Chemistry with Lab
FS 450 Forensic Anthropology
BC 360/L Biochemistry with Lab
Spring Term (18 credits)
FS 490 Senior Seminar
CH 430/L Instrumental Analysis
FS 491 Professional Skills for Forensic Sciences
CJ 426 Courtroom Advocacy
Free Upper Division Elective
