Forensic Science, Crime Scene Investigation 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)
JS 15 - Introductory Statistics in Justice Studies 3 unit(s) (B4) OR STAT 95 - Elementary Statistics 3 unit(s) (B4)
PHOT 40 - Beginning Photography 3 unit(s)
Take the Precalculus Placement Assessment

Spring Semester (16 units)

BIOL 30 - Principles of Biology I 4 unit(s) (B2 +B3)
ENGL 1A - First Year Writing 3 unit(s) (A2)
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)
University Electives 3 unit(s)

Year 2

Fall Semester (16 units)

PHYS 2A - Fundamentals of Physics 4 unit(s) (B1+B3)
GE Area C1 + D (Recommended AMS 1A ) 6 unit(s)
FS 57 - Biological Criminalistics 3 unit(s)
GE Area C1 or C2 (Recommended PHIL 61 ) 3 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 6 unit(s)
FS 106 - Forensic Entomology 3 unit(s)
GE Area A3 (Recommended PHIL 57 ) 3 unit(s)

Year 3

Fall Semester (16 units)

FS 100W - Forensic Science Writing Workshop (WID) OR JS 100W - Writing Workshop 3 unit(s) (WID)
FS 162 - Forensic Science Applications 3 unit(s)
FS 164 - Crime Scene and Evidence Photography 3 unit(s)
CSI Major Electives 3 unit(s)
University Electives 3 unit(s)
Physical Education 1 unit(s)

Spring Semester (13 units)

FS 161 - Crime Scene Investigation 3 unit(s)
FS 163 - Fingerprint Science 3 unit(s)
SJSU Studies Area R (Recommended PHIL 160 ) 3 unit(s)
CSI Major Electives 3 unit(s)
Physical Education 1 unit(s)
Apply to Graduate

Year 4

Fall Semester (16 units)

FS 101 - Expert Witness Testimony 3 unit(s)
FS 173 - Death Scene Investigation 3 unit(s)
PHIL 186 - Professional and Business Ethics 3 unit(s) (S)
GE Area F 3 unit(s)
University Electives 4 unit(s)

Spring Semester (12 units)

JS 171 - Human Rights and Justice 3 unit(s) (V)
FS 169 - FS Senior Seminar: Studies in Contemporary FS Issues OR JS 189 - Senior Seminar: Contemporary Problems 3 unit(s)
CSI Major Electives 3 unit(s)
JS 180 , JS 181 , JS 182 , OR JS 184 3 unit(s)

Roadmap Notes

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