Course variations
| Study mode | Duration | Tuition fees | Start date | Venue |
| Full Time | 4 Year(s) | $ 17,600 (US$ 17,600) a year | Contact provider |
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Course summary
This program provides students with knowledge and skills for application of scientific principles and technological skills to further the purpose of justice in the study and resolution of criminal, civil and regulatory issues. Upon completion of the program, students will demonstrate comprehension of basic sciences related to FS; demonstrate an understanding of the legal system governing the admissibility of the evidence they will be collecting and analyzing; demonstrate a proficiency in preparation of written and oral reports and testimony; demonstrate a working knowledge of the different sub disciplines in the forensic sciences; and demonstrate an understanding of the techniques involved in recognition, documentation, and analysis of forensic evidence. This program prepares the student for a career in a crime laboratory, crime scene investigation, and provides an excellent basis for further studies in Forensic Sciences at the graduate level. This degree also provides an excellent basis for students seeking to enter professional schools of medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine.
Program modules
The modules include BI 203 and BI 203L Cellular and Organismic Biology (3-1); BI 204 and BI 204L Cellular and Organismic Biology (3-1); CH 203 and CH 203L General and Analytical Chemistry (4-1); CH 204 and CH 204L General and Analytical Chemistry (3-2); CH 323 and CH 323L Organic Chemistry (4-1); CH 324 and CH 324L Organic Chemistry (4-1); CJ 151 Criminal Justice Systems (3); CJ 223 Introduction to Law (3); FS 190 Introduction to Forensic Sciences (1);FS 330 Forensic Sciences (3); MA 210 Calculus I (4); MA 211 Calculus II (4); PHY 251 and PHY 251L University Physics I (4-1); PHY 252 and PHY 252L University Physics II (4-1); BI 431 and BI 431L Genetics (3-1); CH 360 and CH 360L Biochemistry (3-1); CH 434 and CH 434L Analytical Chemistry (3-1); CJ 423 Criminal Law II (3); FS 333 Physical Forensic Sciences (3); FS 340 and FS 340L Crime Scene Investigation (4); FS 444 and FS 444L Forensic Biology (3-1); FS 487 Internship (3-6); FS 490 Seminar- 2 semesters req. (2); MA 331 Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3); BI 362 and BI 362L Microbiology (3-1); BI 370 and BI 370L Cell and Molecular Biology (3-1); BI 454 and BI 454L Histology (2-1); CJ 463 Sex Crimes (3); CJ 465 Narcotics and Drug Use (3); FS 335 and FS 335L Forensic Entomology (4); FS 350 and FS 350L Forensic Photography (4); FS 440 Detection and Rec. of Human Remains (2); FS 450 Forensic Anthropology (3).
Entry requirement for international students
Applicants should have earned a high school diploma or the equivalent. Adequate preparation typically includes English (four years), social studies (three years), mathematics (three years), science (two years) and college preparatory electives (four years). For unconditional admission they must have obtained a minimum of GPA 2.5, SAT 900 (critical reading and math) or ACT 19, or a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based), 21(computer-based) or 79-80 (internet based).
Chaminade University of Honolulu accepts IELTS*
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Qualification
Bachelor degree
Awarding body
Chaminade University Of Honolulu
Department name
Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
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