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 is used in the course listings below to represent the four departments that are jointly offering these courses, ANTHRO/CHEM/BMS/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:
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANTHRO 403 | The Human Skeleton | 3 |
| ANTHRO 404 | Heredity, Environment, and Human Populations | 3 |
Choose one of the following:
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BMS 610 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| HCA 212 | Drugs Used and Abused | 3 |
Choose one of the following:
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO SCI 539 | Laboratory Techniques in Molecular Biology | 4 |
| BMS 560/561 | Molecular Diagnostics/Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory | 3 |
| CHEM 602 | General Biochemistry | 3 |
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 | 2-3 |
| ACCC 594 | Internship in Forensic Science | 3 |
| ANTHRO 405 | Forensic Anthropology | 3 |
| BMS 555 | Toxicology and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring | 1 |
| BMS 620 | Forensic Pathology | 2 |
| CHEM 194 | Freshman Seminar: (with forensic subtitle) | 3 |
| CHEM 524 | Intermediate Analytical Chemistry | 3-5 |
Academic Resources
- Academic Programs
- Academic Catalog
- Advising – Undergraduate
- Advising – Graduate
- Mentoring Program for Students
Field Programs
Students in Letters and Science
Dana Northrup
414-229-4654
northrup@uwm.edu
Students in the College of Health Sciences
Bill Mueller
414-229-2758
muellew@uwm.edu
Students in Criminal Justice & Criminology
Kate Masshardt
414-229-4852
masshard@uwm.edu