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Dec 03, 2024
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Missouri Baptist University 2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Chemistry with a Concentration in Forensic Sciences, BA
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CIP Code: 40.051
This major prepares students for employment in forensic science and criminal investigation laboratories or for applying to graduate forensic chemistry programs. Forensic chemistry deals with the application of chemistry to criminal investigation. A forensic scientist, specializing in the area of chemical analysis of forensic evidence, will require a strong background in the different methods of laboratory analysis and must be able to effectively communicate the findings of the laboratory analyses in lab reports and in the courtroom. The curriculum provides a strong theoretical and experimental background in chemistry, analytical chemistry techniques and modern instrumentation. Students in this program also develop skills in areas such as criminal investigation, criminal law and procedure, evidence collection and communication.
General Education Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
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Required Natural Sciences General Education
Required Chemistry Courses
Chemistry Electives
Students must complete at least two (2) courses from the following:
Required Criminal Justice Courses
Criminal Justice Elective
Students must take at least one (1) course from the following:
Total: 3 Hours
1See the catalog section on Senior Permission for information on earning graduate credit for this course.
Required Communications Course
Required Mathematics Courses
Note(s)
- At least six hours of major and three hours of minor must be earned at Missouri Baptist University
- A grade of D is not acceptable in courses taken to fulfill the requirements for a major or minor
- If a substitution has been made, attach a copy of the signed approval and indicate the course number and title following the catalog requirement. Please include the date of the substitution.
Requirements for degree conferral:
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At least 24 of the last 32 hours taken at Missouri Baptist University
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Cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 on a 4.00 scale (those seeking certification must achieve a GPA of 2.75)
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At least 42 hours of Upper Division (54 for a dual degree)
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At least 120 total credit hours (144 for a dual degree)
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