The Associate of Science in Forensic Science (ASFS) is designed to provide a preparatory educational path for students who are seeking acceptance into UVU's Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science (BSFS) degree program. The ASFS enable students to complete the general education requirements while meeting the required lower division course work needed for application to the BSFS degree. This degree will additionally provide a completion point for students who do not wish to pursue a bachelor's degree, or facilitate transfer to another institution for a bachelor's degree completion elsewhere.
Total Program Credits: 63
| General Education Requirements: | 40 Credits | ||
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 | |
| or | ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC (5) | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 | |
| Complete one of the following: | 5 | ||
| MATH 1080 | Precalculus QL (5) | ||
| MATH 1050 | College Algebra QL (4) | ||
| and | MATH 1060 | Trigonometry QL (7) | |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | ||
| HIST 1700 | American Civilization AS (3) | ||
| HIST 1740 | US Economic History AS (3) | ||
| HIST 2700 | US History to 1877 AS (3) | ||
| and | HIST 2710 | US History since 1877 AS (3) | |
| POLS 1000 | American Heritage SS (3) | ||
| POLS 1100 | American National Government AS (3) | ||
| Complete the following: | |||
| PHIL 205G | Ethics and Values IH GI | 3 | |
| HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness TE | 2 | |
| or | EXSC 1097 | Fitness for Life TE (2) | |
| Distribution Courses: | |||
| BIOL 1610 | College Biology I BB | 4 | |
| CHEM 1210 | Principles of Chemistry I PP | 4 | |
| PHYS 2010 | College Physics I PP | 4 | |
| Fine Arts Distribution | 3 | ||
| ART 1050 | Photography I FF (3) (Recommended) | ||
| Humanities Distribution | 3 | ||
| COMM 1020 | Public Speaking HH (3) (Recommended) | ||
| CJ 1010 | Introduction to Criminal Justice SS | 3 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements: | 15 Credits | ||
| Forensic Science Foundational Courses: | |||
| CJ 1330 | Criminal Law | 3 | |
| CJ 1350 | Introduction to Forensic Science | 3 | |
| CJ 2350 | Laws of Evidence | 3 | |
| BIOL 1615 | College Biology I Laboratory | 1 | |
| CHEM 1215 | Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 | |
| CHEM 1220 | Principles of Chemistry II PP | 4 | |
| CHEM 1225 | Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 | |
| PHYS 2015 | College Physics I Lab | 1 | |
| Program Electives: | 6 Credits | ||
| Complete 6 credits from one of the following: | 6 | ||
| For Application to the BS Forensic Investigation Track | |||
| CJ 1340 | Criminal Investigations | ||
| ZOOL 1090 | Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology BB | ||
| For Application to the BS Forensic Laboratory Track | |||
| MATH 1210 | Calculus I QL | ||
| 2 credits from any 1000 or 2000 level course | |||
Graduation Requirements:
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| Semester 1 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | 3 |
| American Institutions Course | 3 | |
| CJ 1010 | Introduction to Criminal Justice SS | 3 |
| CJ 1350 | Introduction to Forensic Science | 3 |
| COMM 1020 | Public Speaking HH (Recommended) | 3 |
| Semester total: | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| MATH 1080 | Precalculus QL | 5 |
| CJ 1330 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| BIOL 1610 | College Biology I BB | 4 |
| BIOL 1615 | College Biology I Laboratory | 1 |
| Semester total: | 16 | |
| Semester 3 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ART 1050 | Photography I FF (Recommended) | 3 |
| HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness TE | 2 |
| CHEM 1210 | Principles of Chemistry I PP | 4 |
| CHEM 1215 | Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| Take one of the following blocks | 6 | |
| For Forensic Science Investigation Emphasis | ||
| ZOOL 1090 | Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology BB | |
| CJ 1340 | Criminal Investigation | |
| For Forensic Science Lab Emphasis | ||
| MATH 1210 | Calculus I QL | |
| Two credits of 1000+ electives | ||
| Semester total: | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| CJ 2350 | Laws of Evidence | 3 |
| CHEM 1220 | Principles of Chemistry II PP | 4 |
| CHEM 1225 | Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS 2010 | College Physics I PP | 4 |
| PHYS 2015 | College Physics I Lab | 1 |
| PHIL 205G | Ethics and Values IH GI | 3 |
| Semester total: | 16 | |
| Degree total: | 63 | |
The Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement department is in the College of Health and Public Service. To find the most up-to-date information, including Program Learning Outcomes for degree programs offered by the Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement department, visit their website.
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