Forensic Science
Use this minor to jump-start your way to becoming a forensic scientist or crime scene investigator.
About
The forensic science minor provides students with an understanding of the concepts and principles of scientific inquiry in relation to forensic investigations. Participants are exposed to a wide range of scientific disciplines with a focus on the laboratory techniques and instrumentation used in the analysis of chemical, biological, and other forms of evidence.
The minor is especially valuable for students majoring in justice studies who want to develop a deeper appreciation for how forensic science informs ongoing criminal and civil investigations. It is also a suitable springboard for those wishing to pursue graduate work in the forensic science field.
Related Careers
- Forensic science technician
- Private detective and investigator
- Detective and criminal investigator
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Admissions Office
Reid Centennial Hall 114
500 8th Avenue
Lewiston, Idaho 83501
- 208-792-2378
- 208-792-2063 (fax)
- admissions@lcsc.edu
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Math & Science Division
Meriwether Lewis Hall 306
500 8th Avenue
Lewiston, Idaho 83501
- 208-792-2295
- sciences@lcsc.edu
- Mon-Fri, 8:30 - 5:00