Forensic Science Academic Plan Examples
For Grad Students

Below are two examples of classes that could be taken by students to earn the MPS in Forensic Science degree.

Note: These are subject to change and may not accurately reflect current degree requirements. Please see the Bulletin for the most up-to-date information.

MPS in Forensic Science - Biology emphasis

First Semester (12 credits)

• BMB 400A  (3) – Molecular Biology of the Gene
• FRNSC 410 (2) – A Scientific Approach to Crime Scene Investigation
• FRNSC 413 (3) – Criminalistics: Biology
• FRNSC 415 (2) – Laboratory in Crime Scene Investigation
• FRNSC 475 (1) – Forensic Science Seminar
• FRNSC 894 (1) – Research Projects in Forensic Science

Second Semester (10 credits)

• FRNSC 400     (1) – Courtroom Proceedings and Testimony
• FRNSC 411     (3) – Criminalistics: Trace and Impression Evidence
• FRNSC 421W (4) – Forensic Molecular Biology
• FRNSC 541     (1) – Forensic Seminar Series 
• FRNSC 894     (1) – Research Projects in Forensic Science

Third Semester (10 credits)

• FRNSC 532 (3) – Drug Chemistry and Toxicology
• FRNSC 561 (1) – Ethics in Forensic Science
• FRNSC 821 (4) – Forensic Molecular Biology II
• FRNSC 894 (2) – Research Projects in Forensic Science

Fourth Semester (9 or 10 credits)

• FRNSC 801 (4) – Criminalistics III
• FRNSC 894 (2) – Research Projects in Forensic Science
• Elective            – Elective (3 or 4 credits)

FRNSC = Forensic Science; BMB = Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

MPS in Forensic Science - Chemistry emphasis

First Semester (13 credits)

• CHEM 425W (4) – Chromatography and Electrochemistry
• FRNSC 410    (2) – A Scientific Approach to Crime Scene Investigation
• FRNSC 415    (2) – Laboratory in Crime Scene Investigation
• FRNSC 475    (1) – Forensic Science Seminar
• FRNSC 532    (3) – Drug Chemistry and Toxicology
• FRNSC 894    (1) – Research Projects in Forensic Science

Second Semester (10 credits)

• FRNSC 400     (1) – Courtroom Proceedings and Testimony
• FRNSC 411     (3) – Criminalistics: Trace and Impression Evidence
• FRNSC 427W (4) – Forensic Chemistry
• FRNSC 541     (1) – Forensic Seminar Series 
• FRNSC 894     (1) – Research Projects in Forensic Science

Third Semester (10 credits)

• FRNSC 413 (3) – Criminalistics: Biology
• FRNSC 561 (1) – Ethics in Forensic Science
• FRNSC 831 (4) – Forensic Chemistry II
• FRNSC 894 (2) – Research Projects in Forensic Science

Fourth Semester (9 or 10 credits)

• FRNSC 801 (4) – Criminalistics III
• FRNSC 894 (2) – Research Projects in Forensic Science
• Elective            – Elective (3 or 4 credits)

CHEM = Chemistry; FRNSC = Forensic Science