Forensic Science, BS, Two-Year Plan
Transfer plan for the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science
Sample Plan for New Students
This is a sample and not the only way to complete this plan. Number of credits are in parentheses. Some classes have prerequisites.
The example below assumes that you enter Seattle University with junior standing (90 credits), have earned a transferable associate degree, and have successfully completed an equivalent to the following:
| Seattle University Course Number and Title | Washington State Community College Common Course Number |
|---|---|
| Language 1150, 1250, and 1350 | Foreign Language or ASL 121, 122 and 123 or demonstrated proficiency |
| HIST 1200, 1210 or 2310 | HIST 126, 127, 128, 136, 137, 146, 147 or 148 |
| MATH 1021 Precalculus (or 1026) & MATH 1022 Trigonometry (or 1028) | MATH 141 and 142 |
| PHYS 1050/1051 Mechanics Lecture and Lab or 1210/1211 | PHYS 114 or 121 |
| CHEM 1500/1501, 1510/1511 & 1520 Gen. Chemistry Lecture and Lab I, II, and III | CHEM 161, 162 and 163 |
| BIOL 1610/1611 Molecular and Cellular Biology Lecture and Lab | BIOL 211 |
| BIOL 2200 & 2210 Anatomy & Physiology I and II with Labs | BIOL 241 and 242 |
Visit the Transfer Equivalency Guide for more information. Some courses not listed on the Transfer Equivalency Guide may still transfer to SU. For courses not found on this tool, compare course descriptions with SU’s Course Catalog to determine equivalent courses at your college/university.
Important Major Information
- Minimum Credits to Graduate: 180
- Credits in Major: 120
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Two-Year Plan for Students with Junior Standing
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
| Course 2 | CRJS 1100 – Intro to Criminal Justice (5) | CRJS 2090 – Criminology (5) | CRJS 3020 – Criminal Justice Stats (5) |
| Course 3 | CHEM 2500 – Organic Chem: Structure/reactivity + CHEM 2501 – Lab: Techniques (4+2) | CHEM 2510 – Org Chem: Funct Grp Intercov + CHEM 2511 – Lab: Applications (6) | CRJS 4050 – Gender, Race, & Crime (5) |
First Transfer Year Steps for Success
- Meet with your Faculty Advisor for course plan approval and career guidance each quarter
- Meet with Career Engagement Office
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | CRJS 3010 – Research Methods (5) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | CRJS Specialization Elective (5) |
| Course 2 | CRJS 3120 – Criminal Law (5) | CRJS 4800 Forensic Science (5) | CRJS 4850 – Forensic Sci Lab (3) |
| Course 3 | CRJS 3200 – Criminal Investigation (5) | Continue Bio or Phys series (5) | CRJS Specialization Elective (5) |
| Course 4 | CHEM 3000 – Quant Analysis (5) | CRJS Specialization Elective (5) |
Second Transfer Year Steps for Success
- Meet with Advisor for Senior Graduation Check
- Apply for Graduation
- Continue Post Graduation Planning