Forensic Science, Digital Evidence Concentration, BS (2022-2023)

The following roadmap is a sample advising map to complete the degree program in four years. Please consult your MyPlanner and major advisor as you develop your individualized academic plan. Students must have completed 60+ units in order to enroll in SJSU Studies courses.

Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4

Year 1

Fall Semester (15 units)

FS 11 - Survey of Forensic Science 3 unit(s)
FS 12 - Introduction to Digital Evidence Investigations 3 unit(s)
GE Area E 3 unit(s)
CS 22A - Python for Everyone 3 unit(s) (B4) OR CS 49C - Programming in C 3 unit(s), OR CS 49J - Programming in Java 3 unit(s)
JS 15 - Introductory Statistics in Justice Studies 3 unit(s) (B4) OR STAT 95 - Elementary Statistics 3 unit(s) (B4)
Take the Precalculus Placement Assessment OR MATH 19 (Extra course)

Spring Semester (16 units)

ENGL 1A - First Year Writing 3 unit(s) (A2)
CS 46A - Introduction to Programming 4 unit(s)
MATH 30
OR
MATH 30X - Calculus I
3 unit(s) (B4)
Note: MATH 30X requires enrollment in MATH 30W .
GE Area A1 (Recommended COMM 20 ) 3 unit(s)
MATH 42 OR MATH 42X - Discrete Mathematics 3 unit(s)
Note: MATH 42X requires enrollment in MATH 42W .
If no Java knowledge, take CS 49J . (extra course)

Year 2

Fall Semester (15 units)

CS 46B - Introduction to Data Structures 4 unit(s)
GE Area C1 + D (Recommended AMS 1A ) 6 unit(s)
PHYS 2A - Fundamentals of Physics 4 unit(s) (B1+B3)
Physical Education 1 unit(s)
Writing Skills Test (WST) - Taken and Passed

Spring Semester (16 units)

PHYS 2B - Fundamentals of Physics
4 unit(s) (B1+B3)
GE Area C2 + D + US123 (Recommended AMS 1B ) 6 unit(s)
CS 47 - Introduction to Computer Systems 3 unit(s)
CS 146 - Data Structures and Algorithms 3 unit(s)

Year 3

Fall Semester (16 units)

GE Area A3 (Recommended PHIL 57 ) 3 unit(s)
GE Area C1 or C2 (Recommended PHIL 61 ) 3 unit(s)
BIOL 30 - Principles of Biology I 4 unit(s) (B2+B3)
CS 147 - Computer Architecture 3 unit(s)
GE Area F 3 unit(s)

Spring Semester (15 units)

FS 100W - Forensic Science Writing Workshop 3 unit(s) (WID) OR JS 100W - Writing Workshop 3 unit(s) (WID)
FS 130 - Digital Forensic Analysis 3 unit(s)
FS 161 - Crime Scene Investigation 3 unit(s)
SJSU Studies Area R (Recommended PHIL 160 ) 3 unit(s)
University Electives 3 unit(s) (Recommended CS 149 )
Apply to Graduate

Year 4

Fall Semester (15 units)

FS 131 - Digital Forensic Applications 3 unit(s)
FS 162 - Forensic Science Applications 3 unit(s)
JS 171 - Human Rights and Justice 3 unit(s) (V)
JS 180 , JS 181 , JS 182 , OR JS 184 3 unit(s)
University Electives 3 unit(s)

Spring Semester (12 units)

FS 101 - Expert Witness Testimony 3 unit(s)
FS 169 - FS Senior Seminar: Studies in Contemporary FS Issues
OR
JS 189 - Senior Seminar: Contemporary Problems
3 unit(s)
PHIL 186 - Professional and Business Ethics 3 unit(s) (S)
University Electives 2 unit(s)
Physical Education 1 unit(s)

Roadmap Notes

If you want to graduate in 4 years, follow the roadmap.

Some lower division courses may be taken at community colleges.
You do not need to take additional GE courses in Area B.
GE course recommendations: COMM 20 (A1), PHIL 57 (A3), AMS 1A /AMS 1B (C1/D, C2/D, US123).
SJSU Studies recommendations: PHIL 160 (R).
See GE Advisor if you need assistance choosing other GE courses.