FSCI, BS, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science
Sample Plan for New Students
Degree Requirements
- Total Credits Required: 192
- Credits in Core: 50
- Credits in College: 20
o HIST 1200, 1210 or 2310
o Modern Language 1150, 1250, 1350 or demonstrated proficiency - Credits in Major: 123
- Minimum GPA: 2.00 (both cumulative and major)
Resources for Success
- Plan courses on MySeattleU.
- Meet with a Career Advisor.
- Access academic support through Learning Assistance Programs.
- Visit Advising Services for more information.
Four-Year Plan For New Students
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | Modern Language 1150 (5) | Modern Language 1250 * (5) | Modern Language 1350 * (5) |
| Course 2 | MATH 1021 PreCalc or higher * (5) | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) |
| Course 3 | CHEM 1500 & 1501 Gen Chem i * (5) | CHEM 1510 & 1511 Gen Chem ii * (6) | CHEM 1520 Gen Chem iii* (4) |
| Course 4 | MATH 1028 Trig* (2) or test out (0) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Take math placement test(s)
- Meet with your Academic Advisor
- Learn about what this
specialization means in comparison
to other CRJS specializations. - Meet faculty advisor
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | HIST 1200, 1210, or 2310 (5) | CRJS 2090 Criminology * (5) | UCOR Module I (5) |
| Course 2 | CRJS 1100 Intro to CJ (5) | BIOL 1610 & 1611 Mol&Cell* (5) | UCOR Module II * (5) |
| Course 3 | CHEM 2500 & 2501 Org Chem i* (6) | CHEM 2510 & 2511 Org Chem ii* (6) | CRJS 4050 Gender, Race & Crime (5) |
| Course 4 | CRJS Specialization Elective (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with an Advisor
- Meet with Career Engagement
Office, and meet with faculty advisor
to discuss career opportunities
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | CRJS 3120 Criminal Law * (5) | UCOR Module II * (5) | UCOR Module II * (5) |
| Course 2 | CHEM 3000 Quant Analysis * (5) | CRJS 3010 Research Methods * (5) | CRJS 3020 CJ Stats * (5) |
| Course 3 | BIOL-1620&21 (if continuing Bio series) or take BIOL 2200 * (5) | UCOR Module I (if continuing Bio series) or take BIOL 2210 * (5) | BIOL-1630&31 (if continuing Bio series) or take UCOR Module I * (5) |
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Find Internship or Research Opportunities
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Review Educational Plan
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | UCOR Module III * (5) | UCOR Module III * (5) | UCOR Module III * (5) |
| Course 2 | CRJS 3200 Crim Investigation* (5) | CRJS 4800 Forensic Science (5) | CRJS Specialization Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | PHYS 1050 & 1051 Physics i * (5) | PHYS-1060&61 (if continuing Phys series) or take BIOL 2200 * (5) | PHYS-1070&71 (if continuing Phys series) or take BIOL 2210 * (5) |
| Course 4 | CRJS 4870 Senior Synth (3 or 5) | CRJS 4850 Forensic Sci. Lab * (3) |
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Apply for Graduation and check
remaining requirements with an
advisor. - Continue Post Graduation Planning
University Core Requirements
UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan as Module I,
II, and III. See below for UCOR course titles listed by
Module. See my.seattleu.edu for prerequisites and
www.seattleu.edu/core for course descriptions. Honors
and Matteo Ricci students have different Core
requirements.
Module I:
- UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking
- UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
- UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
- UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences
Module II:
- UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
- UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
- UCOR 2900 Ethical Reasoning
Module III:
- UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
- UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges
- UCOR 3600 Social Sciences and Global Challenges OR
- UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges
Curriculum Notes
- A maximum of 50 community college credits may apply to this specialization (excluding Bio ii and iii or Phys ii and iii series; those can be applied on top of the 50-credit limit).
- Refer to https://catalog.seattleu.edu/ for a list of CRJS specialization electives.
- CRJS4870 Senior Synth. may be taken for 3 or 5 credits (might need 5 if not reaching 192 total cr.).
- This specialization includes a lot of math and science, and its 123 credits of major requirements don’t include Trigonometry or Math-1023 which would be needed if students don’t test out of those requirements. This is the longest CRJS specialization. Math, Chem, Bio, and Phys classes have minimum grades needed to move on to the next science class. Talk to an advisor if you’re considering changing out of this specialization or into it. Talk to faculty
advisors if you’re unsure about career options between different specializations. - Students planning to pursue a career as a crime lab forensic scientist or graduate study in forensic science are strongly encouraged to double-major or minor in Chem, continue the Phys series, consult the minimum qualifications for employment with the WA State Patrol Crime Lab (or comparable agencies), and apply for and complete a laboratory internship. Students planning to
pursue a career in medico-legal death investigation are strongly encouraged to double-major or minor in Bio, continue the Bio series, and apply for and complete an internship with the medical examiner or coroner’s office (or related agency). - Quarters where students are taking more than 18 credits may result in additional tuition charges.