We are not affiliated with the 蘑菇短视频FOREST decomposition facility (the "body farm").
For more information about the FOREST, please contact Forensic Anthropology Facilities
Director, Dr. Angela Dautartas at 828.227.2816 or email wcubodydonation@wcu.edu
What You'll Learn
The Bachelor of Science degree curriculum focuses heavily on science and mathematics,
and includes courses in anthropology, applied criminology, biology, chemistry, clinical
laboratory science, physics and psychology. Prior to acceptance into the program,
students must satisfy a core set of required basic science courses, including General
Biology, General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. The program offers a biology and
chemistry concentration. The biology concentration prepares students for work in crime
laboratories as DNA technicians, while the chemistry concentration prepares them for
analytical chemistry work in crime laboratories. Students in both concentrations are
encouraged to conduct research and present their findings at conferences.
Where You'll Go
蘑菇短视频forensic science graduates are prepared for a wide variety of careers and graduate
or professional training. Graduates obtain careers as forensic laboratory technicians,
molecular biology technicians, analytical chemists and forensic research assistants.
Places of employment can include police or sheriff鈥檚 offices, federal agencies, universities
and private laboratories. Graduates interested in advanced or professional training
may choose further study in biology, chemistry and forensic science or enroll in medical
or pharmacy school.
Forensic science is the application of scientific principles and methods to determine
facts of legal significance. At 蘑菇短视频, the multidisciplinary
forensic science program provides students with the training necessary to succeed
as professionals in this exciting discipline. Designed by Program Director Mark R.
Wilson, a longtime FBI special agent, the curriculum specifically prepares students
for work in crime laboratories. Students receive instruction and hands-on training
from a highly qualified forensic faculty. Using scientific equipment and instrumentation
found in crime laboratories worldwide, they conduct their work in state-of-the-art
facilities such as the DNA research laboratories. Learn more by visiting the College of Arts and Sciences and explore all available programs.
Degree Options
School
College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Chemistry & Physics
Location
Cullowhee Campus
Length
Full and Part-Time
Time to Complete:
4 Year Average
Credits:
120 Credit Hours
App Deadline:
Admission through general 蘑菇短视频undergraduate enrollment; meet with a Forensic Science
adviser to plan courses and electives.
More About Our Forensic Science Program
The Forensic Science program at 蘑菇短视频 prepares students for
careers in crime laboratories, law enforcement, public safety, environmental forensics,
and investigative sciences. The curriculum combines rigorous instruction in chemistry,
biology, and physical sciences with specialized coursework in forensic methodology,
crime-scene investigation, and laboratory analysis. Students gain hands-on experience
in WCU鈥檚 labs and through fieldwork, learning to collect, preserve, and analyze evidence
while developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and scientific communication
skills.
The Forensic Science B.S. at 蘑菇短视频immerses students in a rigorous scientific education
tailored to crime-scene investigation, evidence analysis, and forensic lab work. Students
learn to apply principles from chemistry, biology, and physical science to real-world
forensic problems.
Students receive a balanced combination of theoretical knowledge and practical lab
experience. The program emphasizes critical scientific skills 鈥� analysis, observation,
laboratory procedures, data interpretation, and adherence to forensic standards.
With rigorous scientific and methodological training, graduates are attractive candidates
for positions in crime labs, law enforcement agencies, environmental testing labs,
and private forensic consulting.
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