Forensic Science is specially designed as an interdisciplinary program for students with a strong interest in criminal justice and chemistry. The program will prepare a forensic science major to work in a modern crime laboratory, at the local, regional, state, or federal level. Students may also pursue careers in Drug Enforcement Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

• Desire to help others
• Appreciation for order
• Integrity
• Manual dexterity
• Good vision
• Attention to detail
• Strong background in mathematics
• Proficiency in writing, reading, and memorization
• Ability to make observations and appropriate decisions based upon data
• Ability to use computers
• Ability to collect and organize data

• Intellectual growth
• Willingness to take risks
• Responsibility
• Flexibility
• Desire to promote the health and safety of others
• Appreciation for order and justice
• Thoroughness
• Desire to help people
• Integrity
• Investigative nature
  

Leisure Activities

• Performing lab experiments
• Attending science fairs
• Working or volunteering in a hospital or lab
• Participating in a science club or organization
• Reading science journals
• Working part-time at a police/fire station
• Following legal trials
• Reading materials linked to legal and protective services

• Enhance computer skills
• Obtain internship in field
• Work or volunteer in lab
• Work as a research assistant for chemist or chemistry professor
• Attend lectures or science fairs
• Strengthen reading, writing, and communication skills