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The forensic science major provides a solid foundation in the natural sciences and is applied through courses in biology, chemistry, and physics, complemented by rigorous focus on biological and chemical concepts and analytical thinking through coursework in biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematical sciences, physics, and statistics.

Students will also experience and receive training in multi-disciplinary approaches to forensic science; analyses applied to criminal and civil investigations; matters of administrative law; exploration of factors and events that influence individuals and groups to engage in criminal activity or commit acts of violence; and examination of issues that threaten national security and the tactics to counter such threats.

Loyola's forensic science program will develop and promote the skills needed for multiple career paths in the field of forensics, including excellent oral and written communication skills, intellectual curiosity, use of interdisciplinary approaches, critical and analytical thinking skills, and commitment to lifelong learning. Additionally, the forensic science curriculum emphasizes the development of strong moral and ethical character, essential traits for success and leadership in the field.

Curriculum

Example of a Typical Program

Forensic Science Required Courses

• FO 101 - Introduction to Forensic Science w/ Lab
• FO 102 - Scientific Basis of Forensic Investigations
• FO 320 - Forensic Serology of Animal and Human Body Fluids or
• FO 322 - Forensic Ecological Evidence
• BL 150 & 151 - Foundations of Biology I & Lab
• BL 152 & 153 - Foundations of Biology II & Lab
• PY 101 - Introduction to Psychology
• PY 202 - Psychopathology
• SC 100 - Introduction to Sociology
• WR 325 - Professional Writing or WR 326 - Technical Writing
• Statistics ST 110 or ST 210
• Forensic Science Capstone (Internship, Research, or Independent Study)

Forensic Science Electives (Choose 5 Courses)

• AC 420 - Forensic Accounting
• BL 281 - General Genetics
• BL 321 - Synthetic Biology
• BL 322 - Synthetic Biology with Lab
• BL 341 - Molecular Genetics with Lab
• BL 431 - Biochemistry I and
• BL 433 - Biochemistry Lab I
• BL 432 - Biochemistry II and
• BL 434 - Biochemistry Lab II
• CH 317 - Quantitative Chemical Analysis and
• CH 318 - Quantitative Chemical Analysis Lab
• CH 410 - Instrumental Methods and
• CH 411 - Instrumental Methods Lab
• CH 431 - Biochemistry I and
• CH 433 - Biochemistry Lab I
• CH 432 - Biochemistry II and
• CH 434 - Biochemistry Lab II
• HS 258 - Volcanoes, Fire, and Flood: Disasters of Ancient Rome
• CS 115 - Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
• CS 151 - Computer Science through Programming
• CS 212 - Object-Oriented Data Structures
• CS 312 - Object-Oriented Software Design
• EC 220 - Business Statistics
• EC 420 - Econometrics
• EC 460 - Business and Government
• EG 381 - Probability and Statistics
• FO 230 - Introduction to Criminalistics
• FO 284 - Forensic Chemistry
• FO 300 - Crime Scene Investigation
• FO 319 - Supporting Twenty-First Century Policing with Forensic Evidence
• FO 325 - DNA Analysis in Forensic Investigations
• FO 330 - Biological and Forensic Science Quality Assurance
• FO 336 - Forensic Toxicology
• FO 347 - Trace Evidence and Questioned Documents
• FO 350 - Foundations of Comparative Sciences
• FO 351 - Forensic Entomology with Lab
• FO 360 - Introduction to Investigative Genetic Genealogy
• FO 376 - Digital and Forensic Imaging
• FO 377 - Death Investigation
• FO 385 - Introduction to Firearms and Toolmarks Analysis
• FO 390 - Topics in Forensic Science
• FO 395 - Crime Scene and Evidence Photography
• FO 404 - Victimology and Applications to Violent Crimes
• FO 406 - Investigations of Violent Crimes
• FO 411 - Animal Law
• FO 415 - Forensic Anthropology
• FO 440 - Bloodstain Pattern Analysis and Crime Scene Reconstruction
• FO 450 - Forensic Cognitive Psychology
• FO 452 - Forensic Science Errors and Wrongful Convictions
• FO 481 - Cold Case Investigations
• FO 482 - Advanced Cold Case Investigation
• HN 323 - Photographic Vision: Tools, Techniques, and Theories or
• PT 301 - Photographic Vision: Tools, Techniques, and Theories
• HS 232 - Law, Lawyers, and Litigants in European History
• HS 382 - Crime and Punishment in Latin America
• HS 386 - History of the Police
• IS 358 - Applied Machine Learning
• LW 109 - Business, Law, and Society: Special Topics
• MA 251 - Calculus I
• MA 252 - Calculus II
• PH 383 - Physics of Medicine and the Human Body
• PH 384 - Waves and the Physics of Medicine
• PL 235 - Philosophical Perspectives: Philosophy and Science
• PL 311 - Bioethics
• PL 315 - Ethics after Auschwitz
• PL 333 - Philosophy of Law
• PL 335 - Political Philosophy: Justice and Mass Incarceration
• PS 322 - Mock Trial
• PS 337 - Analytical and Legal Reasoning
• PS 338 - Constitutional Law: Federalism and Separation of Powers
• PS 339 - Constitutional Law: Individual Liberties
• PT 270 - Basic Digital Photography
• PT 361 - Digital Image
• PY 253 - Multicultural Issues in Psychology
• PY 265 - Forensic Psychology
• SC 201 - Self and Society
• SC 207 - Social Problems
• SC 233 - Juvenile Delinquency
• SC 260 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
• SC 331 - Deviance and Social Control
• SC 332 - The Sociology of Crime and Criminals
• SC 347 - Special Topics in Criminology
• SC 360 - Critical Analysis of Criminal Justice Outcomes
• SC 371 - Sociology of Serial and Mass Murder
• SC 430 - Seminar: Gender and Justice
• SC 435 - Seminar: Forensic Sociology
• ST 381 - Probability and Statistics
• TH 318 - Bioethics and Social Justice

Advising Considerations

• Students considering a career in forensic science are encouraged to seek an internship to fulfill the capstone requirement.
• At least one Forensic Science elective must be from a different academic division (i.e.,Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural and Applied Sciences, and Business) than the other four.
• The level of statistics to complete is dependent on career aspirations.
• Students may count courses in the forensic science major and another major or minor, consistent with the double course counting policy of the university and/or academic program.

Other Options

The forensic science major is interdisciplinary and flexible in design. This combination lends itself to students electing a minor or even a double major with forensic science. Opportunities for double majors with forensic science include:

• Biology
• Biology/Chemistry
• Biology/Psychology
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Other majors