Forensics Minor

This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles and techniques utilized in forensic science. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, students will explore the critical role of forensic science in the criminal justice system. Students will examine the role that biology, chemistry, and other science disciplines play in examining evidence and crime scenes. Meets the general education laboratory science requirement. $80 course fee. Corequisite: CRJS155L

An advanced survey course focusing on the description and interrelationships of the many agencies and institutions which comprise criminal justice; e.g., justice systems, law enforcement, corrections, etc. Agencies and institutions will be studied in their historical and social contexts and will be further examined by way of major theories and models of criminal justice. The various professional implications of criminal justice will be examined.

This course introduces psychology as a science and emphasizes the interaction of social, cognitive, emotional, motivational, and organizational approaches to understanding human behavior. All students participate in a service learning experience in which they apply course concepts in real world situations and organizations. Discussions within this class include Christian perspectives on current issues in human behavior, cognition, and motivation. Meets the general education social science or business management requirement.

A basic course introducing the student to the concepts, theories, and methods employed in an objective scientific analysis of society, culture, social institutions and organizations, social control, deviancy, and social factors involved in personality development. Meets the general education social science or business management requirement. (Offered every semester.)