COURSE NUMBER
FSCI 5308
FSCI 5353
ENTX 6351/6352
FSCI 5256
COURSE NAME
Fundamentals of Forensic Science
Research Methods in Forensic Science
Analytical Toxicology Lecture and Lab
Forensic Toxicology
Total Credit Hours
CREDIT HOURS
3
3
6
2
14
Spring Semester Schedule
COURSE NUMBER
FSCI 5331
FSCI 5352
ENTX 5350
FSCI 5254
FSCI 5101
COURSE NAME
Forensic Science and the Law
Ethics in Forensic Science
Crime Scene Investigation
Introduction to Forensic Drug Chemistry
Seminar in Forensic Science
Total Credit Hours
CREDIT HOURS
3
3
3
2
1
12
Forensic Chemistry Concentration
The Forensic Chemistry concentration is designed for students who have a natural science background (i.e., chemistry, biology, biochemistry) and wish to work in a traditional laboratory setting. Students pursuing this concentration must have a Bachelor's degree in a forensic or natural science. Applicant's undergraduate work will be evaluated to determine if the student has sufficient scientific background to successfully complete this concentration. Note: This concentration requires the completion of a formal thesis. The beginning of data collection typically occur during the summer between the first and second years of the program, and may require the student to remain in Lubbock or travel to the data collection location.
Year 1
Fall Semester Schedule
Sample Course Schedule
Year 2
Fall Semester Schedule
COURSE NUMBER
BTEC 6301
FSCI 5257
Approved elective
FSCI 6000
COURSE NAME
Introduction to Biotechnology
Explosives and Arson Investigation
Approved elective
6000 Thesis
Total Credit Hours
CREDIT HOURS
3
2
3
3
11
Spring Semester Schedule
COURSE NUMBER
FSCI 5355
FSCI 5260
FSCI 6000
COURSE NAME
Instrumental Methods for Trace Evidence Analysis
Report Writing and Expert Testimony
Thesis
Total Credit Hours
CREDIT HOURS
3
2
3
8
Total credit hours needed for M.S. degree in Forensic Science: 45 hours