Build Your Career in Forensic and Investigative Science
Our undergraduate programs stand above all universities nationally with dedicated faculty and the largest forensic science and crime scene training complex in the country.
Choose Your Course of Study
Students in the Department of Forensic and Investigative Science can choose which major of study best fits their career interests – forensic biology, forensic chemistry, or forensic examiner. Each major also provides great preparation for graduate studies or professional programs such as dental, medical, and law school.
Forensic Biology, B.S.
The forensic biology major prepares students for positions in forensic labs as DNA analysts and pathology assistants. In many forensic investigations, biologically-based evidence is the most critical piece to solving the case.
Explore Program: Forensic Biology, B.S.
Forensic Chemistry, B.S.
The forensic chemistry major prepares students for positions in forensic labs as forensic drug chemists, arson and explosives analysts/investigators, forensic toxicologists, and trace evidence examiners.
Explore Program: Forensic Chemistry, B.S.
Forensic Examiner, B.S.
The forensic examiner major prepares students for positions as crime scene analysts, latent fingerprint examiners, firearms examiners, forensic photographers, evidence technicians, investigators, and law enforcement.
Explore Program: Forensic Examiner, B.S.Minor in Forensics! We also offer a
Forensic and Investigative Science (FIS) minor, with courses offered both online
and on campus. The FIS Minor benefit students in a variety of academic disciplines,
including criminal justice, political science, psychology, sociology, and history.