FSCI, BS, Two-Year Plan
Transfer plan for the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science
Sample Plan for New Students
The example below assumes that you enter Seattle University with junior standing (90 credits), have earned a transferable associate degree, and have successfully completed an equivalent to the following:
| Seattle University Course Number and Title | Washington State Community College Common Course Number |
|---|---|
| Language 1150, 1250, and 1350 | Foreign Language or ASL 121, 122 and 123 or demonstrated proficiency |
| HIST 1200, 1210 or 2310 | HIST 126, 127, 128, 136, 137, 146, 147 or 148 |
| MATH 1021 Precalculus (or 1026) & MATH 1022 Trigonometry (or 1028) | MATH 141 and 142 |
| PHYS 1050/1051 Mechanics Lecture and Lab or 1210/1211 | PHYS 114 or 121 |
| CHEM 1500/1501, 1510/1511 & 1520 Gen. Chemistry Lecture and Lab I, II, and III | CHEM 161, 162 and 163 |
| BIOL 1610/1611 Molecular and Cellular Biology Lecture and Lab | BIOL 211 |
| BIOL 2200 & 2210 Anatomy & Physiology I and II with Labs | BIOL 241 and 242 |
Visit the Transfer Equivalency Guide for more information. Some courses not listed on the Transfer Equivalency Guide may still transfer to SU.
For courses not found on this tool, compare course descriptions with SU’s course catalog to determine equivalent courses at your college/university:
http://catalog.seattleu.edu/
Degree Requirements
- Total Credits Required for Degree: 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
- GPA cumulative minimum: 2.0
- GPA major minimum: 2.0
Resources for Success
- Use MySeattleU for planning courses.
- Meet with a Career Advisor for guidance.
- Access academic support through Learning Assistance Programs.
- Visit Advising Services for further information.
Two-Year Plan for Students with Junior Standing
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | UCOR Module II* (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) |
| Course 2 | CRJS 1100 Intro to CJ (5) | CRJS 2090 Criminology* (5) | CRJS 3020 CJ Stats * (5) |
| Course 3 | CHEM 2500 & 2501 Org Chem i* (6) | CHEM 2510 & 2511 Org Chem ii* (6) | CRJS 4050 Gender, Race,&Crime (5) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Faculty Advisor
for course plan approval and career
guidance each quarter - Meet with Career Engagement Office
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | CRJS 3010 Research Methods * (5) | UCOR Module III* (5) | CRJS Specialization Elective (5) |
| Course 2 | CRJS 3120 Criminal Law* (5) | CRJS 4800 Forensic Science (5) | CRJS 4850 Forensic Sci Lab* (3) |
| Course 3 | CRJS 3200 Crim Investigation* (5) | CRJS 4870 Senior Synth (3 or 5) | CRJS Specialization Elective (5) |
| Course 4 | CHEM 3000 Quant Analysis* (5) | Continue Bio or Phys series (5) | Continue Bio or Phys series (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with Advisor for Senior Graduation Check
- Apply for Graduation
- Continue Post Graduation Planning
University Core Requirements
- Module I: Academic Writing, Quantitative Thinking, Creative Expression, Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences
- Module II: Theological Explorations, Philosophy of the Human Person, Ethical Reasoning
- Module III: Religion in a Global Context, Humanities & Global Challenges, Social Sciences & Global Challenges, Natural Sciences & 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 credits).
- Students planning to pursue a career as a crime lab forensic
scientist or graduate study in forensic science are strongly
encouraged to a) double major or at least minor in Chemistry, b)
continue the Physics series, c) consult the minimum qualifications
for employment with the WA State Patrol Crime Lab (or comparable agencies), and d) apply for and complete a laboratory
internship. Students planning to pursue a career in medico-legal
death investigation are strongly encouraged to a) double major or at least minor in Biology, b) continue the biology series, and c) 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.