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

Michael Tenneson, Ph.D.
Chair, Professor of Biology
Full-time Faculty

Erica Harris, M.S.
Associate Professor of Biology

Julie Mayne, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor of Biology

Jason Streubel, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology