Forensic and Investigative Sciences Biology teaches students how to use the life sciences, from DNA to ecology, to analyze crime scene evidence or solve mysteries in industrial, regulatory or medical settings. This major is excellent for students seeking to gain entry into careers dealing with the collection, preservation, processing and use of evidentiary information to solve complex problems.
The Pre-Law track provides pre-law students with a solid scientific foundation while also preparing them for success in law school. Our goal is to empower students to more effectively practice law in arenas where science will play a critical role in the judicial process.
The Science program develops skills in problem solving and critical thinking. Forensic and investigative scientists rely upon state-of-the-art scientific discoveries and technologies as tools to seek answers to critical questions in a variety of settings. Students are prepared to work in laboratories, at crime scenes, in offices, in classrooms, and in morgues .
Career Options in Forensic and Investigative Sciences Major
- Crime Scene Investigator
- Forensic Investigator
- Lawyer
- Forensic Researcher
- FBI Agent
- Doctor
- Medical Examiner
- Nurse
- Law Enforcement Agent
