Forensic Science & Investigation
Investigate Crime with Confidence
What careers will you find using your forensic science and investigation concentration?
Grow your skills to enter fields such as:
Criminal investigator
Forensic anthropology
Detective
Forensic Science Courses
Curious what courses you may take? You'll review topics such as:
CRJ 210 Introduction to Criminal Justice
3 Hours
This course introduces the history and philosophy of criminal justice systems, including law enforcement, courts and corrections. It offers a comprehensive study of the theory and systems of criminal justice in modern societies, and examines the interrelationships of law enforcement agencies, court systems, correctional and penal systems, and the administration of justice.
CRJ 261 Criminal Law
3 Hours
Students will study the scope and sources of criminal law. This course gives special attention to the basic elements of crime, defenses and criminal responsibility.
CRJ 385 Criminal Investigation
3 Hours
This course is an introduction to the principles involved in the investigation of crimes, with particular attention to historical origins, the investigator, organization and management of the investigative function, and investigative methods, including crime scene processing, suspect identification and use of information sources.
ENG 215 Business and Technical Writing
3 Hours
Students will be introduced to professional expectations for written communication in the workplace and on the Web. Students will develop an understanding of purpose and audience while writing and revising a variety of goal-oriented projects. In preparation for a research project, students will develop a variety of texts, including memos, letters, analytical reports, presentation and proposals.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 111.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 111.
ENG 312 Scholarly Research and Writing
3 Hours
This course concentrates on the conception and execution of an extended research project. This course prepares students for upper-level college writing and professional writing outside the college environment. Prerequisite: ENG 111.
MTH 200 Statistical Methods I
3 Hours
This course is an introduction to descriptive statistics, including graphs, sampling distributions, measures of central tendency, probability theory, hypothesis testing through nonparametric tests, confidence intervals, correlation and regression. Statistical applications, hypothesis testing and the use of statistical software for graphing are emphasized.
Prerequisite: MTH 125 or consent of instructor.
Prerequisite: MTH 125 or consent of instructor.
Get to Know Your Professors
Learn how to study evidence! Our low student-to-teacher ratio offers valuable one-on-one interaction.
Bethany Melroe Lehrman, Ph.D.
Professor of Chemistry
Joel Reinesch, M.A.
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice | Faculty Athletic Representative
Paula Mazzer, Ph.D.
Professor of Biochemistry
Related Majors & Minors
Criminal Justice
Discover ways to use your talents for law, law enforcement, juvenile support, corrections, court reporting or many other ways that are a part of the United States legal system.
Chemistry
If problem solving is your thing, you'll fit right in at DWU.
Biochemistry
Explore the living things around you, while you investigate the complexity of life processes in animals and plants.
Psychology
Our psychology major will take you on an exploration of human behavior from biological, behavioral, cognitive, social and cultural viewpoints.
