Certificate in Forensic Science
Forensic Science (science of evidence analysis)
Students pursuing a Certificate in Forensic Science will be trained in the analysis of evidence, especially of DNA for identification in, e.g., paternity suits, criminal investigations, etc. Job opportunities for students with this certificate would be available in local, regional and national crime labs, paternity identification labs, and archaeological sites.
Undergraduate Bulletin
UWM Undergraduate Bulletin
Forensic Science Certificate Programs
The following courses must be successfully completed to obtain a Certificate in Forensic Science:
[Note: the abbreviation ACCC is used in the course listings below to represent the four departments that are jointly-offering these courses, Anthro/Chem/CLSci/CrmJst; students may enroll in the courses under any of the four curricular areas.]
| Course | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ACCC 281 | Dead Men Do Tell Tales: An Introduction to Forensic Science, 3 cr |
| ACCC 481 | Criminalistics, 3 cr |
| CrmJst 110 | Introduction to Criminal Justice, 3 cr |
| CrmJst 480 | Criminal Evidence and Investigation, 3 cr |
One of:
| Course | Course Title |
|---|---|
| Anthro 403 | The Human Skeleton, 3 cr |
| Anthro 404 | Heredity, Environment, and Human Populations, 3 cr |
One of:
| Course | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CLSci 610 | Pharmacology, 3 cr |
| HCA 212 | Drugs Used and Abused, 3 cr |
One of:
| Course | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BioSci 539 | Laboratory Techniques in Molecular Biology, 4 cr |
| Chem 602 | General Biochemistry, 3 cr |
| CLSci 560/561 | Molecular Diagnostics/Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory, 3 cr |
Additional courses with forensic content are listed below. Check prerequisites or consult the instructor for eligibility. These courses are recommended, but are not required, for the Certificate in Forensic Science:
| Course | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ACCC 285 | Medicolegal Death Investigation, 3 cr |
| ACCC 585 | Internship in Forensic Toxicology, 2-3 cr |
| ACCC 594 | Internship in Forensic Science, 3 cr |
| Anthro 405 | Forensic Anthropology, 3 cr |
| Chem 194 | Freshman Seminar: (with forensic subtitle), 3 cr |
| Chem 524 | Intermediate Analytical Chemistry, 3-5 cr |
| CLSci 555 | Toxicology and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, 1 cr |
| CLSci 620 | Forensic Pathology, 2 cr |
