Forensic Science Certificate
Coursework in the Forensic Science Certificate program trains students to analyze evidence – especially DNA evidence.
Students with a certificate in forensic science may pursue job opportunities in local, regional and national crime labs, paternity identification labs, and on archaeological sites.
Program Type
Undergraduate Certificate
Program Format
On Campus
Curriculum
The Abbreviation ACCC
The abbreviation ACCC is used in the course listings below to represent the four departments that are jointly offering these courses:
- Anthropology (ANTHRO)
- Chemistry (CHEM)
- Biomedical Sciences (BMS)
- Criminal Justice and Criminology (CRM JST)
Students may enroll in the courses under any of the four curricular areas.
The following courses must be completed successfully to obtain a Forensic Science Certificate:
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCC 281 | Dead Men Do Tell Tales: An Introduction to Forensic Science | 3 |
| ACCC 481 | Criminalistics | 3 |
| CRM JST 110 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRM JST 480 | Criminal Evidence and Investigation | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| ANTHRO 403 | The Human Skeleton | |
| ANTHRO 404 | Human Biological Variation | |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| BMS 610 | Pharmacology | |
| HCA 212 | Drugs Used and Abused | |
| Choose one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| BIO SCI 539 | Laboratory Techniques in Molecular Biology | |
| CHEM 602 | Biochemistry: Cellular Processes | |
| BMS 560 and BMS 561 | Molecular and Genetic Diagnostics and Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory | |
| Total Credits | 21-22 |
Additional Courses
Additional courses with forensic content are listed below. Check prerequisites or consult the instructor for eligibility.
These courses are recommended, but are not required, for the Forensic Science Certificate:
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCC 285 | Medicolegal Death Investigation | 3 |
| ACCC 585 | Internship in Forensic Toxicology | 1-3 |
| ACCC 589 | Internship in Death Investigation | 1-3 |
| ACCC 594 | Internship in Forensic Science | 1-3 |
| ANTHRO 405 | Forensic Anthropology | 3 |
| CHEM 194 | First-Year Seminar | 3 |
| CHEM 524 | Instrumental Analysis | 3 |
| BMS 555 | Toxicology and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring | 1 |
Field Programs
Student Advising & Support Services
Northwest Quadrant D 3800
414-229-4852
ccep-advising@uwm.edu