Mar 19, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Forensic Studies Minor


This minor provides students with an understanding of the nature of criminal evidence and an appreciation of how forensic investigative methods are used in the quest for justice. It is particularly useful for students majoring in engineering, the natural sciences, the social sciences, the arts, and various human services disciplines. The minor may be combined with any major at CSULB, although criminal justice majors may not “double count” CRJU 230 , CRJU 412 , CRJU 430 , CRJU 440 , CRJU 441 , CRJU 442 , CRJU 443 , CRJU 444 CRJU 490 , or CRJU 492  for credit towards their major elective courses and the minor in forensic studies.

Requirements


The minor in forensic studies requires completion of a minimum of twenty-seven (27) units as follows:

Completion of six (6) units of the following required prerequisite courses with grades of “C” or higher:


Completion of six (6) units of forensic electives from the following options:


Note(s):


Each course in the minor must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. In addition, a course in which a grade lower than “C” is received must be retaken and successfully completed prior to enrolling in a course for which it is a prerequisite.

Students who would like to declare the minor in forensic studies must have an overall G.P.A. of 2.5 and be enrolled in or have completed CRJU 101 or an equivalent course at another college or university. Alternative admission requirements may apply during times when the school is impacted.