Widen Your Career Path
A strong foundation in forensics will help prepare you for careers in law enforcement, research, crime labs and more.
Forensics Minor
Forensics is a rapidly developing field driven by advancements in technology, increasing demand for accurate crime-solving methods and the growing complexity of criminal activities.
What Will I Learn?
The forensics minor provides a broad introduction to understanding, solving and preventing crime. Learn how evidence resolves issues involving criminal behavior, crime scenes and criminal investigations.
You will learn basic principles of forensics, modern laboratory practices, evidence-based critical thinking, and comprehensive knowledge of the ethical and practical considerations involved in case reports and testimony in this field. Gain practical experience with hands-on fieldwork and labs.
What is Unique About Our Program?
The forensics minor is a strong complement for many programs of study including criminal justice, anthropology, biology, chemistry, environmental science, psychology, engineering, pre-medicine, sociology and pre-professional degree programs. This minor will address the growing national, state, local and municipal interest in forensics by introducing you to the forensic field’s theoretical, criminological, legal and scientific aspects.
What Are My Career Opportunities?
Broaden Your Career Path
A forensics minor prepares you for a wide range of careers in law enforcement, forensic laboratories, legal professions, research institutions and even policy-making roles related to criminal justice. Career opportunities may include:
- FBI analyst
- FBI investigator
- Crime scene investigator
- Police detective
- Private detective
- Police investigator
- Private investigator
- Police officer
- Arson investigator
- Fraud examiner
- Criminal investigator
- Criminalist
- Forensic anthropologist
- Forensic accountant
- Forensic biologist
- Forensic chemist
- Forensic entomologists
- Forensic document examiners
- Forensic autopsy technician
- Forensic ballistics expert
- Forensic engineer
- Forensic nurse
- Forensic nurse examiner
- Forensic pathologist
- Forensic psychologist
- Forensic technician
- Forensic sketch artist
- Information security analyst