Forensic Science - Forensic Investigations, B.S.

University Core (Total Listed 42-44)

For full list of courses see University Core (Bachelor’s) .

Support Courses: 7-10 Minimum Required Hours

Select two science courses from the below subject areas. Each must include a lab. These courses are necessary to meet FEPAC accreditation standards.

• BIO 1114 - General Biology OR equivalent OR higher (BIO 1211  University Life Sciences Lab OR equivalent OR higher)
• CHEM 1014 - Chemistry for Health & Safety OR equivalent OR higher (CHEM 1014L  OR equivalent OR higher)
• PHY 1003 - Introduction To Physics OR equivalent OR higher (PHY 1011  University Physical Science Laboratory OR equivalent OR higher)

Major Requirements

Additional Degree

This is not a stand-alone program. There are two pathways to obtaining this degree: (1) Earn a concurrent UCO degree* or (2) After completing an appropriate related bachelor’s degree, obtain this degree as a second bachelor’s degree.

*The B.S. in Forensic Investigations may be combined with any UCO undergraduate bachelor’s degree except for the B.S. in General Studies.

The number of credits needed to meet degree requirements exceeds 124 hours and will vary according to course selection.

Minimum Grade Requirements

1. Average in all college course work and course work at UCO: 2.25
2. A minimum grade of “C” must be earned in all courses in the major to count toward meeting degree requirements.