Forensic Science, B.S., Crime Scene Investigation Concentration to Criminology and Criminal Justice, M.A. Accelerated Program
Saint Louis University's Forensic Science B.S., Crime Scene Investigation concentration students are a natural fit for this accelerated B.S. to the Criminology and Criminal Justice, M.A. accelerated program. Students interested in on-the-scene forensics work (crime scene investigation, fingerprint processing, investigation), typically in police agencies and government agencies, can obtain an advanced degree with only one additional year of schooling.
The program would also allow SLU students in forensic science to gain a better understanding of the criminal justice process. In addition, students gain more opportunities for professional advancement in their future career vs. individuals with a bachelor's degree.
Students accepted into the program will be allowed to take four classes in the M.A. program (12 credits —two in the fall and two in the spring) during their senior year which allows them to complete the M.A. in just one additional year of study. These CCJ classes taken at the 5000 or 6000 level are taken once the student achieves senior status and would count towards the CCJ electives required for the bachelor's crime scene investigation concentration.
For additional information, see the catalog entries for the following SLU programs:
Forensic Science, B.S. Crime Scene Investigation Concentration
Admission Requirements
Students who have a minimum overall GPA of 3.00 in the Forensic Science Major classes, are eligible to apply to the accelerated master's program after obtaining 75 credits (ie. junior status and typically during the spring semester of their third year of a traditional four year degree plan).
Upon provisional and conditional acceptance to the M.A. program, students select a concentration in the M.A. and begin coursework.
Program Requirements
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
| Year One | ||
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| Fall | Credits | |
| CHEM 1110 | General Chemistry 1 1 | 3 |
| CHEM 1115 | General Chemistry 1 Laboratory 1 | 1 |
| BIOL 1240 | General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 1245 | Principles of Biology I Laboratory 1 | 1 |
| CORE 1000 | Ignite First Year Seminar | 2-3 |
| CORE 1500 | Cura Personalis 1: Self in Community | 1 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 14-15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Critical course: FRSC 2600 | Survey of Forensic Science | 3 |
| CORE 1900 | Eloquentia Perfecta 1: Written and Visual Communication | 3 |
| CORE 1600 | Ultimate Questions: Theology | 3 |
| BIOL/CHEM/PSY Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| FRSC 2800 | Professional Issues in Forensic Science | 3 |
| STAT 1300 | Elementary Statistics with Computers | 3 |
| BIOL/CHEM/PSY Elective | 3 | |
| CORE 1700 | Ultimate Questions: Philosophy | 3 |
| CORE 1200 | Eloquentia Perfecta 2: Oral and Visual Communication | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| FRSC 3625 | Forensic Chemistry for the Investigator | 2 |
| CORE 2500 | Cura Personalis 2: Self in Contemplation | 0 |
| BIOL/CHEM/PSY Elective | 3 | |
| FRSC | CSI concentration elective | 3 |
| Electives | 9 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| FRSC 3635 | Forensic Biology for Investigators | 2 |
| FRSC 3500 | Forensics and Law | 3 |
| FRSC 3400 | Digital Forensic Investigation | 3 |
| BIOL/CHEM/PSY Elective | 3 | |
| CORE 2800 | Eloquentia Perfecta 3: Creative Expression | 2-3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16-17 | |
| Spring | ||
| FRSC 3640 | Fingerprints | 3 |
| FRSC 3650 | Forensic Laboratory Techniques for the Investigator | 1 |
| ANTH 3280 | Forensic Anthropology | 3 |
| CORE 3400 | Ways of Thinking: Aesthetics, History, and Culture | 3 |
| FRSC | CSI concentration elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| FRSC 4550 | Crime Scene Investigation | 2 |
| FRSC 4551 | Crime Scene Investigation Laboratory | 1 |
| Forensics Internship/Capstone/Research | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| CCJ 5XXX/6XXX courses | 6 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| FRSC 4650 | Advanced Crime Scene Reconstruction | 2 |
| FRSC 4651 | Advanced Crime Scene Reconstruction Laboratory | 1 |
| FRSC 4750 | Forensic Science Senior Seminar | 1 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| CCJ 5XXX/6XXX courses | 6 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 121-123 | |
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Students can also take two semesters of Gen Bio (I and II) or two semesters of Gen Chem (I and II).
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Students should take PSY 1010 in year one if planning to take PSY classes to fulfill elective requirement or can continue on in Gen Bio II and/or Gen Chem II for additional BIOL/CHEM credits.
For additional information about this program, please contact forensics@slu.edu or call 314-977-9754.