FSCI, BS, Two-Year Plan

Transfer plan for the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science

Sample Plan for New Students

The example below assumes that you enter Seattle University with junior standing (90 credits), have earned a transferable associate degree, and have successfully completed an equivalent to the following: 

Seattle University Course Number and Title Washington State Community College Common Course Number
Language 1150, 1250, and 1350 Foreign Language or ASL 121, 122 and 123 or demonstrated proficiency
HIST 1200, 1210 or 2310 HIST 126, 127, 128, 136, 137, 146, 147 or 148
MATH 1021 Precalculus (or 1026) & MATH 1022 Trigonometry (or 1028) MATH 141 and 142
PHYS 1050/1051 Mechanics Lecture and Lab or 1210/1211 PHYS 114 or 121
CHEM 1500/1501, 1510/1511 & 1520 Gen. Chemistry Lecture and Lab I, II, and III  CHEM 161, 162 and 163
BIOL 1610/1611 Molecular and Cellular Biology Lecture and Lab BIOL 211
BIOL 2200 & 2210 Anatomy & Physiology I and II with Labs BIOL 241 and 242

Visit the Transfer Equivalency Guide for more information. Some courses not listed on the Transfer Equivalency Guide may still transfer to SU.

For courses not found on this tool, compare course descriptions with SU’s course catalog to determine equivalent courses at your college/university:
http://catalog.seattleu.edu/ 

Degree Requirements

  • Total Credits Required for Degree: 192
  • Credits in Core: 50
  • Credits in College: 20
    o HIST 1200, 1210 or 2310
    o Modern Language 1150, 1250, 1350 or demonstrated 
       proficiency
  • Credits in major: 123
  • GPA cumulative minimum: 2.0
  • GPA major minimum: 2.0

Resources for Success 

  • Use MySeattleU for planning courses.
  • Meet with a Career Advisor for guidance.
  • Access academic support through Learning Assistance Programs.
  • Visit Advising Services for further information.

 

Two-Year Plan for Students with Junior Standing

Year 1

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1  UCOR Module II* (5) UCOR Module II* (5) UCOR Module II* (5)  
Course 2   CRJS 1100 Intro to CJ (5) CRJS 2090 Criminology* (5) CRJS 3020 CJ Stats * (5)
Course 3 CHEM 2500 & 2501 Org Chem i* (6) CHEM 2510 & 2511 Org Chem ii* (6) CRJS 4050 Gender, Race,&Crime (5) 

Year 1 Steps for Success

  • Meet with your Faculty Advisor
    for course plan approval and career 
    guidance each quarter
  • Meet with Career Engagement Office

Year 2

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 CRJS 3010 Research Methods * (5)  UCOR Module III* (5)  CRJS Specialization Elective (5)
Course 2 CRJS 3120 Criminal Law* (5) CRJS 4800 Forensic Science (5)  CRJS 4850 Forensic Sci Lab* (3)
Course 3 CRJS 3200 Crim Investigation* (5)  CRJS 4870 Senior Synth (3 or 5)  CRJS Specialization Elective (5)
Course 4 CHEM 3000 Quant Analysis* (5) Continue Bio or Phys series (5) Continue Bio or Phys series (5)

Year 2 Steps for Success

  • Meet with Advisor for Senior Graduation Check
  •  Apply for Graduation
  • Continue Post Graduation Planning