Forensic Studies

Criminal Justice Track Option

Criminal Justice: Forensic Studies

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If you're a student fascinated by the world of forensic science, you'll be pleased to know that you can customize your elective courses to suit your interests. The Forensic Studies BACJ track option emphasizes key topics in the field, including evidence collection, processing, and analysis.

Depending on the courses you select, you may delve into topics such as death investigations, interviewing techniques, and homicide investigations. Our goal is to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the evidentiary steps involved in a criminal case.

Explore Course Requirements

This option area requires 15 credits from any of the following courses:

  • CRJU 1002 - CSI: Fact or Fantasy?
  • CRJU 2030 - Introduction to Forensic Studies
  • CRJU 2032 - Investigation of Injury and Death
  • CRJU 3050 - Interview and Interrogation Techniques
  • CRJU 3950 - Firearms in Society
  • CRJU 4029 - Legal Aspects of Forensic Studies
  • CRJU 4033 - Advanced Crime Scene Processing
  • CRJU 4034 - Criminal Profiling
  • CRJU 4050 - Advanced Interview and Interrogation Techniques
  • CRJU 4175 - Homicide Investigation

Please visit the UCCS Academic Catalog for the most up-to-date list of program courses, course descriptions, and detailed program requirements.