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Minor Code - U123
Any student admitted to a degree program at West Virginia University may complete a minor in Forensic & Investigative Science. No prerequisite coursework is required to declare the minor.
Course Requirements:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| A student must earn a C- or better in each course counted toward the minor. | ||
| Core Courses: | 9 | |
| Introduction to Forensic Identification | ||
| Crime Scene Investigation Overview | ||
| Professional Ethics in Forensic Science | ||
| Upper-Division Electives: | 6 | |
| Select two courses: | ||
| Biological Evidence | ||
| Expert Testimony Perspectives | ||
| Fingerprint Science | ||
| Science and Culture of Illicit Drugs | ||
| Principles of Forensic Photography | ||
| Social Relations of Forensic and Law Professionals | ||
| Law and Evidence | ||
| Gravesite Forensics | ||
| Forensic Quality Assurance | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |