Forensic Science (Chemistry), B.S. (120 hrs)

Location(s): Hattiesburg Campus, Tradition Campus

University and General Education Curriculum (38-40 hrs)

All undergraduate degrees require completion of the University and General Education Curriculum (UEC/GEC). Depending upon the degree program chosen, some GEC categories have specific course requirements. Refer to the comments in each category and always consult your degree plan and advisor when selecting courses.

UEC 01 Biblical Studies (6 hrs)

REL 1010 - Introduction to the Old Testament 3 hrs
REL 1020 - Introduction to the New Testament 3 hrs

GEC 01 Written Communication (6 hrs)

ENG 1010 - Composition 3 hrs
ENG 1020 - Research and Composition 3 hrs

GEC 02 Humanities and Fine Arts (12 hrs)

2.1 Literature (3 hrs)

Select 1 course. Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts, a Bachelor of Fine Arts, or any teacher education degree (except Music Education) must complete a minimum of 6 hrs of literature. ENG 1010 and ENG 1020 must be completed prior to enrolling in ENG 2110 or ENG 2120.

World Literature, American Literature, or Philosophy 3 hrs

2.2 History (6 hrs)

Select 1 option. Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts must take HIS 1010 and HIS 1020.

HIS 1010 - World History to 1500 3 hrs
HIS 1020 - World History Since 1500 3 hrs
Or
HIS 2010 - United States to 1865 3 hrs
HIS 2020 - United States since 1865 3 hrs

2.3 Fine Arts (3 hrs)

Students majoring in one of the fine arts must select a course from one of the other two areas of study.

Art, Music, or Theatre Appreciation; Music History or Literature; Musical Theatre; or Theatre History 3 hrs

GEC 03 Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hrs)

Select 1 course. Students seeking a degree in teacher education must complete PSY 2010.

Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Political Science or Religion 3 hrs

GEC 04 Natural and Physical Sciences (3-4 hrs)

Select 1 course. BS students must take a 4-hour lab science course. Students in other degree programs may choose either a 3-hour, non-lab course or a 4-hour lab course to meet the requirement. B.A. students seeking teacher certification must also take a 4-hour lab science course.

Science (BIO, CHE, PHY, or PHS) 3-4 hrs

GEC 05 Mathematics (3 hrs)

Students seeking a Bachelor of Science may be required to complete additional MAT courses.

MAT 1310 College Algebra 3 hrs or higher math course

UEC 02 Oral Communication (3 hrs)

Select 1 course.

COM 1010 - Public Speaking 3 hrs
COM 2020 - Interpersonal Communication 3 hrs
COM 2300 - Oral Interpretation of Literature 3 hrs

UEC 03 Health and Physical Fitness (1-3 hrs)

Activity courses (1-2 hours) or Health and Exercise for a New Lifestlye (3 hours); minimum for BSN, 1 hour; all other degrees, 2 hours; Health and Exercise for a New Lifestyle (3 hours); military science/military studies, varsity sports, marching band, and cheerleading may be used to satisfy this requirement.

Physical Education: 1-2 hrs

UEC 04 Writing Intensive Requirement

Select one. Students should consult their advisor before choosing the appropriate choice for their degree plan.

ART 4030 - Twentieth Century Art History 3 hrs
BIO 4700 - Cell Physiology 3 hrs
BUS 3130 - Business Communication 3 hrs
CHE 3110 - Physical Chemistry I 4 hrs
CHE 4800 - Chemistry Seminar I 1 hr
CHE 4810 - Chemistry Seminar II 1 hr
COM 2060 - Writing for the Media 3 hrs
COM 3140 - Feature Writing 3 hrs
COM 3250 - Public Relations Writing 3 hrs
COM 3610 - Communication Research 3 hrs
COM 4830 - Seminar in Mass Communication 3 hrs
CRJ 3100 - Foundations and Theories of Criminal Justice 3 hrs
EDU 3000 - Introduction and Foundations of Education 3 hrs
EDU 4360 - Classroom Management 3 hrs
ENG 4090 - Pedagogical Grammar 3 hrs
ENG 4170 - Methods of Teaching English 3 hrs
ENG 4980 - Senior Seminar 3 hrs
FSC 3100 - Crime Scene Investigation 4 hrs
GER 4700 - Therapeutic Interventions 3 hrs
HAE 3100 - Introduction to Leadership and Management 3 hrs
HEA 3230 - Consumer Health 3 hrs
HIM 3160 - Analysis of Healthcare Data 4 hrs
HIS 4400 - Senior Seminar 3 hrs
HIS 4800 - Field Experience 3 hrs
MAT 3450 - Teaching Mathematics in Secondary School 3 hrs
MAT 4710 - History & Philosophy of Mathematics 3 hrs
MTH 4100 - Music Therapy Research 3 hrs
MTH 4030 - Psychology of Music 3 hrs
MUE 4360 - Classroom Management 3 hrs
MUT 3550 - Form and Analysis 3 hrs
NUR 3200 - Introduction to Nursing Scholarship, Research, and Evidence-Base Practice 3 hrs
NRN 3470 - Introduction to Professional Writing & Informatics for RNs 2 hrs
NRN 4600 - Evidence-Based Practice for RNs 2 hrs
PSY 4100 - Abnormal Psychology 3 hrs
REL 4110 - History of Christianity 3 hrs
REL 4610 - Race, Culture, and the Church 3 hrs
REL 4700 - Life and Works of William Carey, D.D. 3 hrs
REL 4800 - Service Practicum 3 hrs
SPA 4300 - Special Topics in Spanish Language & Culture Studies 3 hrs
SUP 3000 - Adult Development and Career Assessment 4 hrs
THE 4360 - Play Directing II 3 hrs

UEC 05 Senior Capstone Requirement (See Degree Plan)

Refer to University and General Education Curriculum for details about the senior capstone (SC) requirement.

Program Curriculum

DEG 01 Major Area of Study (85 hrs)

Forensic Science Requirements (52 hrs)

All courses require a minimum grade of ‘C’. *Courses satisfy a program requirement and a UEC/GEC requirement, but credit is counted only once toward total hours to degree.

FSC 2000 - Introduction to Forensic Science 4 hrs
FSC 2200 - Ethics in Criminal Justice and Forensic Science 3 hrs
FSC 3100 - Crime Scene Investigation 4 hrs (WI)
FSC 3200 - Introduction to Fingerprint Science 4 hrs
FSC 3400 - Forensic Photography 3 hrs
FSC 4500 - Firearms Identification 3 hrs
FSC 4600 - Arson and Explosives 3 hrs
FSC 4980 - Senior Capstone: Lab Policies & Procedures 3 hrs (SC)
Select 1 course:
FSC 4800 - Seminar in Forensic Science 3 hrs
FSC 4970 - Field Study in Forensic Science 3 hrs
Math and Science Requirements
BIO 2600 - General Microbiology 4 hrs *
CHE 1110 - General Chemistry I 4 hrs
CHE 1120 - General Chemistry II 4 hrs
MAT 1320 - Trigonometry 3 hrs
PHY 1010 - General Physics I 4 hrs
PHY 1020 - General Physics II 4 hrs

Chemistry Concentration Requirements (22 hrs)

All courses require a minimum grade of ‘C’.

CHE 2110 - Organic Chemistry I 4 hrs
CHE 2200 - Forensic Analysis 3 hrs
CHE 3010 - Analytical Chemistry 4 hrs
CHE 3200 - Forensic Toxicology 3 hrs
CHE 4110 - Biochemistry I 4 hrs
CHE 4150 - Instrumental Analysis 4 hrs

General Electives Requirement (11 hrs)

11 hours of any discipline electives; 3 of the hours must be at the 300/400 level

Hours To Degree

This degree requires a minimum of 120 hrs of course credit. No more than 50% of the required 120 hrs (60 hrs) applied to this degree may be earned at a community/junior college. At least 40 hrs of earned coursework must be numbered 300 or above. The last 25% of the required 120 hrs (30 hrs) must be earned at William Carey University. Verify that you have completed the credit hrs required for this degree by recording completed hrs below.

Total Hrs: Total Community College Hrs: Total 300/400-Level Hrs: Total WCU Hrs: