Forensic science is a specialty minor focus that can be a complement to a criminal justice degree; it’s best pursued in complement with a behavioral health or medical-focused degree. A key factor in successful criminal investigations, forensic science is the perfect career focus for you if you have an eye for detail and a keen sense of organization. It can help open the door to a forensic science career or work in criminal justice.
Our instructors combine hands-on training with real-world instruction to prepare you for your vocational calling in
- Pathology
- Criminal investigations
- Toxicology
- Anthropology
Enhance your critical thinking and problem solving skills with our forensic science program and widen your experience in the criminal justice field.
Faculty
Department Chair
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Michael Tenneson, Ph.D.
Chair, Professor of Biology
Regular Faculty
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Jason Streubel, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology
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Erica Harris, M.S.
Associate Professor of Biology
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Julie Mayne, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor of Biology