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Forensic Science

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Campus: Jackson
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A person wearing blue gloves and a maroon shirt operates scientific equipment on a lab bench, conducting forensic analysis in a laboratory filled with glassware, bottles, and instruments.

Pursue truth through evidence

The Forensic Science major at Â鶹ÊÓƵ University offers interdisciplinary training in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of crime scene evidence. Students develop expertise across the scientific and investigative dimensions of forensic work — preparing them for careers in law enforcement, crime laboratories, legal systems, and forensic research.

Quick Facts

Department

Department of Sociology and Family Studies

Format

In Person

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Major

Curriculum

What You'll Study

Forensic Science at Â鶹ÊÓƵ prepares you to apply scientific precision in the pursuit of justice — integrating chemistry, biology, and criminal justice into a program that develops both the technical accuracy and the professional integrity that this field demands.

A person in a sweater writes on a clipboard beside a lab table marked with numbered evidence placards, a skeleton model, and cleaning supplies—capturing the investigative side of criminal justice—in a classroom with a window and clock.
A laboratory countertop with numbered evidence markers 17 and 20, a metal bowl, a purple plastic tray, and wooden cabinets underneath. Another piece of equipment is partially visible in the background, highlighting the meticulous setup essential for forensic analysis in crime investigation.

Pursuing Truth in Service of Justice

At Â鶹ÊÓƵ, forensic science is studied with both scientific rigor and a deep commitment to justice. You’ll develop the analytical skills and professional integrity needed to pursue truth in complex, high-stakes environments — guided by faculty who believe that good forensic work serves people and communities in profound ways.

Related Programs

Criminal Justice Family Studies Sociology Family Studies: Family Ministry Family Studies: Pre-Child Life Family Studies: Pre-Counseling Human Studies

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