Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Chemistry / Biochemistry - Forensic Chemistry option] From Eastern Washington University

Competitive internships at regional forensic labs are integrated into the curriculum along with research and independent study. Students must complete 45 hours of specified core courses (see footnote1) with a combined minimum GPA of 3.0 before being eligible to declare the forensic major. For all internships with law enforcement agencies, students will be required to pass a thorough background check. It is assumed that the student will enter the program ready to take MATH 161. To finish in four years, students must take an average load of more than 15 credits per quarter.

A partnership has been established with the Washington State Patrol Crime Laboratory Division. They provide internship opportunities for our students on a competitive basis. Guest lecturers are also provided throughout the course of study.? For all internships with law enforcement agencies, the student will be requied to pass a thorough background check conducted by that agency.

Students will study basic sciences of chemistry, biology, mathematics and physics. Courses in criminalistics and forensics science are also included.

Three of the required chemistry courses deal specifically with the application of chemistry and biochemistry to the forensic sciences.

Emphases / Concentrations:

• Organic and General Chemistry
• Quantitative and Instrumental Analysis
• Forensic Chemistry and Criminalistics

Interesting courses I might take:

• Criminalistics and Forensic Chemistry
• Topics in Forensic Science
• Introduction to Criminal Justice