Minor in Forensic Applications of Science and Technology
About This Program
The Minor in Forensic Applications of Science and Technology (FAST) provides a multidisciplinary approach designed for criminology and criminal justice majors pursuing professional careers in non-laboratory-based areas of forensic science, such as crime scene investigation and where a working knowledge of the basic concepts of forensic science and technology would prove beneficial. Science majors pursuing laboratory-based careers in forensic science may also find this minor advantageous. Students must complete 18 credit hours from the courses listed below, with at least 12 hours at the 3000/4000 level.
Competencies
- Upon graduation, students having completed this minor will be better prepared to begin training programs with law enforcement and private based crime scene investigative units.
- Students completing this minor while also having completed a science degree (biology, chemistry, etc) will be better prepared to begin training programs within Forensic Specialty Laboratories.
Admissions Criteria
FAST minor students must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or better in their minor courses. An academic minor may only be awarded upon current completion of a baccalaureate degree at the University of Texas at Arlington.
Curriculum
| Foundations | ||
| CRCJ 3370 | INTRODUCTION TO FORENSICS | 3 |
| Specialization | ||
| Select 15 hours from the following: | 15 | |
| CAREERS IN FORENSIC SCIENCE | ||
| CYBERCRIME | ||
| DIGITAL FORENSICS | ||
| CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN IDENTIFICATION | ||
| FORENSIC FIREARMS IDENTIFICATION | ||
| FORENSIC ASSESSMENT OF COLD CASE FILES | ||
| FORENSIC DEATH INVESTIGATION | ||
| FORENSIC EXAMINATION OF IMPRESSION EVIDENCE | ||
| FORENSIC HAIR AND FIBER IDENTIFICATION | ||
| FORENSIC EXPERT TESTIMONY | ||
| INTERNSHIP IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE | ||
| FORENSICS CONFERENCE COURSE | ||
| Students may seek advisor approval to take the following courses towards the minor: | ||
| FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC LAB SCIENCE | ||
| FORENSIC BIOLOGY | ||
| HUMAN OSTEOLOGY | ||
| DRUGS AND BEHAVIOR | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Advising Resources
First-time college students majoring in CRCJ will be advised by the University Advising and Engagement Center (UAEC) Freshman Advising team. After meeting the transition requirements, UAEC CRCJ majors will move to CRCJ advising. Transfer students should contact CRCJ program advising upon admission. All students should reach out to their advisors each semester for hold removal and degree plan updates.
Location:
354 and 311 University Hall 3rd floor
Email:
crcjadvising@uta.edu
Phone:
Students with last names A-K:
817 272 0313
Students with last names L-Z:
817 272 0309