Forensic Science, Minor

Program Overview

Saint Louis University's forensic science minor complements study in science, medicine, or law by teaching students to apply science to legal issues. The program requires a minimum of 21 credits, including foundational courses and electives. The minor prepares students for careers in psychology, criminal justice, biology, chemistry, and the pre-law track. It provides valuable insights into the role of forensic science in court cases and social justice.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Saint Louis University's forensic science minor focuses on applying science to legal problems. It complements the study of science, medicine or law.

Program Highlights:

• SLU's minor in forensic science requires a minimum of 21 credits, combining 13-15 credits of required courses and eight credits of electives.
• SLU's forensic science faculty offers the academic and practical experience to deliver high-impact instruction and provide the tools to work for social justice in the spirit of Catholic, Jesuit education.
• A minor in forensic science allows students to apply scientific principles to various career fields such as psychology, criminal justice, biology, and chemistry.
The minor also provides students in the pre-law track with opportunities to learn about the role forensic science plays in court cases and the courtroom.

Other:

• FRSC 3150X True Crime: Forensic and Literary Perspectives (3 cr) also counts as a Collaborative Inquiry and Writing Intensive course for the Undergraduate University CORE.
• FRSC 3620 Forensic Chemistry (2 cr) & FRSC 3621 Forensic Chemistry Laboratory (1 cr) and FRSC 3630 Forensic Biology (2 cr) & FRSC 3631 Forensic Biology Laboratory (1 cr) have prerequisites of additional Biology and/or Chemistry courses and are geared towards students majoring in a Natural Science such as Biology or Chemistry.
• Students with a minor in forensic science must maintain a 2.00 GPA in their forensic science minor coursework.