This minor provides students with an understanding of the nature of criminal evidence and an appreciation of how forensic investigative methods are used in quest for justice. It is particularly useful for students majoring in engineering, the natural sciences, the social sciences, art, and various human services disciplines. The minor may be combined any major at CSULB, although criminal justice majors may not "double count" CRJU 230, 412, 430, 440, 441, 442, 443, 490, or 492 for credit towards their major elective courses and the minor in forensic studies.
The minor in forensic studies requires completion of a minimum of twenty-seven (27) units as follows:
1. Completion of six (6) units of the following required prerequisite courses with grades of "C" or higher:
2. Completion of fifteen (15) units of the following required core classes:
3. Completion of six (6) units of forensic electives from the following options: CRJU 430, 441, 442, 443, 490, 492 or any approved applied forensics courses offered in a related discipline.
Each course in the minor must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. In addition, a course in which a grade lower than "C" is received must be retaken and successfully completed prior to enrolling in a course for which it is a prerequisite.
Students who would like to declare the minor in forensic studies must have completed the two prerequisite courses (CRJU 100, 110) and have an overall G.P.A. of 2.5. Alternative admission requirements may apply during times when the department is impacted.
