Forensic Science, Bachelor of Science

Our Bachelor of Science degree in Forensic Science is the only Forensic Education Program Accreditation Commission (FEPAC), accredited four-year Forensic Science degree program in Georgia and is housed in the Department of Natural Science. Our Forensic Science program accreditation certifies that our program provides and upholds the quality of forensic science education through a well-structured curriculum and state of art laboratory instrumentation that provides students with much needed workforce skills in forensic science.

Forensic Science is the application of scientific methods to crime scene investigation and criminal prosecution. The program is interdisciplinary and is based on the natural sciences; chemistry, physics and biology. Our program prepares students for professional careers in crime laboratories as criminalists, trace evidence specialists, serologists, DNA specialists, toxicologists, drug analysts, firearms and fingerprint examiners, staff photographers and evidence technicians.

*Forensic Science Exit Exam - (70% Minimum Required Score)*

Requirements for Specific Admission Criteria for Forensic Science Majors

1. Completion of 32 hours of the core curriculum with a minimum grade of C in each course and institutional requirements.
2. Completion of the following lab science courses with a minimum grade of C in each course:
   1. Principles of Chemistry I (CHEM 1211K) & Principles of Chemistry II (CHEM 1212K)
   2. Organic Chemistry I (CHEM 2301K)
   3. The introductory or principles of physics sequence
      1. Introductory Physics I (PHYS 1111K) and Introductory Physics II (PHYS 1112K)
      2. or Principles of Physics I (PHYS 2211K) and Principles of Physics II (PHYS 2212K)
3. A cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.5

Exit Exam Requirements

All forensic science majors are required to take the Forensic Science Exit Exam, earning a 70% or higher score, as part of their graduation requirements. For more information, please contact the ASU Testing Center. 

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For students who take MATH 1211 the extra credit hour will be applied to Area F. 

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The health & wellness requirement may be fulfilled by taking one - two (2) credit hour health or wellness course OR two one (1) credit hour health or wellness activity courses.

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Core IMPACTS: Students are required to complete Pre-Calculus (MATH 1113) or Calculus I (MATH 1211) required for the Mathematics Area. Students are also required to complete the Principles of Chemistry I (CHEM 1211K) and Principles of Chemistry II (CHEM 1212K) sequence in the STEM Area. 

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A grade of C or better is required for the field of study.