Forensic Science, A.S.
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 enables 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.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 63 | |
| General Education Requirements | 40 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: | 5 | |
| Precalculus QL (5) | ||
| College Algebra QL and Trigonometry QL (7) | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| American Civilization AS (3) | ||
| US Economic History AS (3) | ||
| US History to 1877 AS and US History since 1877 AS (6) | ||
| American Heritage AS (3) | ||
| American National Government AS (3) | ||
| PHIL 205G | Ethics and Values IH GI | 3 |
| HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness TE | 2 |
| or EXSC 1097 | Fitness for Life TE | |
| 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 | |
| Photography I FF (3) (Recommended) | ||
| Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
| Public Speaking HH (3) (Recommended) | ||
| CJ 1010 | Introduction to Criminal Justice SS | 3 |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 17 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 | ||
| Criminal Investigations (undefined) | ||
| Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology BB (undefined) | ||
| For Application to the BS Forensic Laboratory Track | ||
| Calculus I QL (undefined) | ||
2 credits from any 1000 or 2000 level course | ||
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 63 or more semester credits.
- Overall grade point average of 2.7 (B-) or above.
- Must have a grade of B- or higher in all math, science and criminal justice courses.
- Residency hours: minimum of 16 credit hours through course attendance at UVU.
Graduation Plan
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.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 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 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 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 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology BB | ||
| Criminal Investigations | ||
| For Forensic Science Lab Emphasis | ||
| Calculus I QL | ||
| Two credits of 1000+ electives | ||
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| 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 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 63 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Explain how forensic science uses scientific and mathematical principles.
- Develop a conceptual foundation of the criminal justice system, rules of evidence, and the legal system.
- Explain the relationship between forensic science and criminal law.
- Situate forensic science applications within criminal investigative procedures.
- Describe how various forensic science disciplines are utilized within criminal investigations.