Can you see yourself analyzing evidence found at crime scenes? Are you interested in cracking cold cases? Do you envision being an expert witness at court trials?
Alabama State University’s forensic science bachelor’s degree programs provide you with specialized training to help you interpret evidence and solve crimes using the latest tools and techniques. Whether you want to investigate cases and crimes at the local, state or federal level, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to make an impact through ASU’s forensic science bachelor’s degree programs.
Alabama State University, a leading Historically Black College and University (HBCU), is the only public institution in Alabama to offer forensic science bachelor’s degree programs. No matter which of our concentrations you choose—biology or chemistry—you’ll be ready to pursue forensic science bachelor degree jobs and help break the next big case.
At ASU, our forensic science bachelor’s degree emphasizes a solid foundation in biology or chemistry and provides additional training in crime scene investigation and processing, toxicology and witness testimony. Beyond core courses in biology or chemistry within our forensic science bachelor’s degree, you can expect to take coursework in
Your culminating experience within the forensic science bachelor degree is a senior capstone project, which puts your learning to work while pursuing a research project that interests you. You’ll leave ASU with the expertise to succeed in any number of rewarding forensic science bachelor degree jobs in Alabama and beyond. You can also pursue a master’s degree in forensic science at ASU.
Careers in forensic science are growing faster than most professions, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
When you graduate from ASU with a forensic science bachelor’s degree, you’ll be prepared to collect and analyze evidence in both laboratory and field settings. You will also be equipped with specialized skills that will help you stand out as you pursue forensic science bachelor’s degree jobs.
Graduates from forensic science bachelor’s degree programs have gone on to work as:
Our forensic science bachelor’s degree graduates have also gone on to advanced studies, including in ASU’s Master of Science in Forensic Science
ASU’s forensic science bachelor’s degree programs explore the investigative and scientific principles that impact your interpretation of crime scenes and examine various kinds of evidence that you will encounter. Gain the skills and scientific background needed to secure a job for a forensic science bachelor degree holder by:
Throughout your courses, you can expect to:
All our forensic science bachelor’s degree students study within the 50,000-square-foot Robert C. Hatch Forensic Science Building, which is shared with the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences and houses state-of-the-art facilities and laboratories. As a senior, you will have the opportunity to either take on a research project or gain field experience through an internship. You’ll be prepared for many jobs for people with forensic science bachelor’s degrees at all levels.
Our faculty members are on the forefront of research and discovery. They’ll bring their knowledge and know-how to your coursework to help you learn and grow within our forensic science bachelor’s degree.
When you major in one of our two forensic science bachelor’s degree programs, you can also get involved in the Forensic Science Club and our chapter of Delta Delta Epsilon, an honor society specifically for forensic science students. You’ll learn more about our exciting field while having the opportunity to take on leadership roles with these organizations.
Options for your undergraduate degree in forensic science
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Forensic science bachelor’s degrees awarded in 2020-21
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ASU’s Department of Physical Sciences is dedicated to guiding and mentoring the next generation of leaders in forensic science. See how you can pursue a career in forensic science here at ASU
Both undergraduate and graduate programs in our department focus on student development and providing an experimental learning environment whereby students are challenged to become the best versions of themselves. In addition to classroom preparation, our students are encouraged to pursue real world experiences via internships or through scientific research, which aim to find answers to real world questions.
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