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Transfer Course Guide
Associate of Science - BS Forensic Science
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SC Technical College System Transfer
Forensic science applies to several major careers, including: criminalistics, medical examiner, pathology/biology, odontology, toxicology, physical anthropology, questioned documents, engineering sciences, computer science, forensic weather, and jurisprudence. Forensic science is the application of science to studying evidence in cases related to criminal and civil laws that are enforced by agencies in a criminal justice system. A forensic science major can lead to a rewarding career where science can be applied to the good of society, public health, and public safety. Laboratories dealing with investigation of criminal acts are hiring employees who are trained as scientists. Forensic scientists work in crime laboratories, forensic laboratories, police departments, medical examiner/coroner offices, hospitals, government agencies, and private laboratories. The type of work forensic scientists are involved in is expanding-crime scene technicians/analysts, forensic molecular biologists, toxicologists, and medico-legal death investigators are just a few of the options available. Forensic scientists investigate crimes by collecting and analyzing physical evidence. They may specialize in areas such as DNA analysis, fingerprint analysis, toxicology, or performing tests on substances such as fiber, hair, tissue, or body fluids to determine the significance to an investigation. The course requirements of forensic science at Southern Wesleyan University will provide a solid biology and chemistry background, and qualifies a person to work at an entry level in a crime laboratory, where principles and techniques of science are practiced and applied to the analysis of crime scene evidence. A graduate is also qualified to pursue graduate programs in specialized areas of forensic science, medicine, physician’s assistant, or dentistry.
Learning Outcomes
Students completing a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Forensic Science degree are expected to:
- comprehend, explain, and analyze chemical phenomena related to inorganic chemistry and inorganic analysis;
- comprehend, explain, and analyze chemical phenomena related to organic chemistry and organic analysis, especially components related to forensic science;
- comprehend, explain, and analyze chemical phenomena related to biochemistry, especially analysis of unknown biochemicals and of the techniques and instrumentation necessary to carry out appropriate procedures in bioanalytical chemistry;
- comprehend, explain, and analyze phenomena related to genetics and especially DNA analysis and of the techniques and instrumentation necessary to carry out appropriate procedures;
- demonstrate a satisfactory knowledge of fingerprint analysis;
- comprehend, explain, and analyze phenomena related to microbiology, especially as it relates to unknown microbiological organisms; and
- demonstrate basic knowledge about firearms and ballistics, tool marks and other impressions.
Forensic Science BS Requirements with Associate in Science Equivalencies
Specified Core Curriculum
Students earning a bachelor’s degree must complete all Core Curriculum requirements. The following specific core curriculum courses are required.
| SWU Specified Core Curriculum Requirements |
Equivalent Technical College Courses |
| CHEM 1114 General Chemistry |
CHM 101 General Chemistry I |
| MATH 2504 Calculus I |
MAT 140 Analytical Geometry and Calculus I |
| PSYC 2003 General Psychology |
PSY 201 General Psychology |
Major Courses (68 Hours)
| SWU Major Requirements |
Equivalent Technical College Courses |
| BIOL 1114 General Biology I |
BIO 101 Biological Science I |
| BIOL 3204 Anatomy and Physiology I |
BIO 210 Anatomy and Physiology I or BIO 215 Anatomy and BIO 216 Physiology |
| BIOL 3214 Anatomy and Physiology II |
BIO 211 Anatomy and Physiology II or BIO 215 Anatomy and BIO 216 Physiology |
| BIOL 3254 Biochemistry |
No equivalent course |
| BIOL 3454 Cellular and Molecular Biology |
BIO 250 Molecular Biology |
| BIOL 3504 Genetics |
No equivalent course |
| CHEM 1124 General Chemistry II |
CHM 101 General Chemistry I |
| CHEM 2504 Organic Chemistry I |
CHM 211 Organic Chemistry I |
| CHEM 2514 Organic Chemistry II |
CHM 212 Organic Chemistry II |
| CHEM 3404 Inorganic Analysis |
No equivalent course |
| CHEM 3414 Organic Analysis |
No equivalent course |
| CRJS 2153 Firearms for Criminal Justice and Forensic Science |
No equivalent course |
| FRSC 2103 Introduction to Forensic Science |
No equivalent course |
| FRSC 3101 Forensic Science Seminars |
No equivalent course |
| FRSC 3123 Fingerprint Analysis |
No equivalent course |
| PHYS 2044 Physics I |
PHY 201 Physics I |
| PHYS 2054 Physics II |
PHY 202 Physics II |
| PSYC 3353 Forensic Psychology |
No equivalent course |
| STAT 3203 Statistics |
MAT 120 Probability and Statistics or MAT 220 Advanced Statistics |
In addition to core curriculum/general education requirements (40-44 credit hours) and major course requirements, students must complete elective coursework appropriate to their degree. A minimum of 120 credit hours is rquired for most bachelor’s degrees, including elective coursework. Students are strongly encouraged to work with their advisor to identify courses that complement their program area.
Recommended Electives:
- BIOL 2034 Zoology (BIO 201 Zoology (for non-science majors)
- BIOL 3104 Microbiology (BIO 225 Microbiology)
- FRSC 4803 Forensic Science Internship (No equivalent course)
- CRJS 1253 Introduction to Criminal Justice (CRJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice)
- CRJS 3453 Criminal Investigation (No equivalent course)
Total (120 Hours)
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