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2023
- 2024 Catalog Year
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In order to complete the requirements of this program, some laboratory courses will be completed in-person at the Tempe Campus. These laboratory courses will be offered during summer. This may impact your financial aid. Financial aid is available to those who apply and qualify, and students may receive funds to help cover costs for each semester of enrollment. The amount of financial aid that a student is eligible for varies depending on prior education experience and other individual factors. Learn more about summer financial aid and additional ways to cover summer costs.
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Term 1 - A
0 - 8 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by 
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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4 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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1 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
8 |
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- ASU 101 or college-specific First-Year Seminar required for all first-year students. NEW 101 satisfies this requirement.
- IAS 300 (3 credit hours) is required for all transfer students in place of NEW 101.
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Term 3 - A
29 - 36 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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4 |
C |
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Term hours subtotal: |
7 |
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- Plan ahead for in-person laboratory attendance in Summer Term 4 and Summer Term 8 on ASU's campus in Arizona.
- ASU Online Forensic Science BS students will complete experiments for the Organic Chemistry labs (CHM 237 and CHM 238) and Biochemistry lab (BCH 372) during a 2-week, immersive, in-person experience on ASU's campuses in Arizona during Summer Term 4. Experiments will be conducted and completed during the 2-week on-campus residency, and lab reports will be completed in subsequent weeks during the same summer term.
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Term 3 - B
36 - 43 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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1 |
Y |
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Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
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Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
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Term hours subtotal: |
7 |
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Term 4 - A
43 - 50 Credit Hours
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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4 |
C |
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3 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
7 |
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Summer 4
57 - 60 Credit Hours
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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1 |
C |
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1 |
C |
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1 |
C |
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Term hours subtotal: |
3 |
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- During Summer Term 4, ASU Online Forensic Science BS students will complete experiments for the Organic Chemistry labs (CHM 237 and CHM 238) at the ASU Tempe campus during a one-week session, followed immediately by another one-week session at the ASU West campus to complete all experiments for the Biochemistry lab (BCH 372). Lab reports will be completed in subsequent weeks during the same summer term.
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Term 5 - A
60 - 66 Credit Hours
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
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3 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
6 |
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- IAS 300 (3 credit hours) is required for all transfer students.
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Term 5 - B
66 - 73 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by 
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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4 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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Term hours subtotal: |
7 |
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- Forensic science internships are competitive and the application process takes time. Fall semester internships typically require application in the spring semester prior, and spring or summer semester internships require application by the start of the preceding fall semester.
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Term 6 - B
80 - 86 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
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Term hours subtotal: |
6 |
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- Plan ahead for in-person laboratory attendance in Summer Term 8 at ASU's West campus in Glendale, AZ.
- Thinking about graduate school? Consider registering for a grad school test prep course.
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Term 7 - A
86 - 92 Credit Hours
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
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3 |
C |
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Term hours subtotal: |
6 |
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Upper-Division Forensic Science Biology, Chemistry, and other Forensic
Science Distribution Requirements (20 credit hours total): - 4 credit hours of Upper Division Forensic Science Biology coursework
- 6 credit hours of Upper Division Forensic Science Chemistry coursework
- 10
credit hours of Upper Division Forensic Science Elective coursework
See Track/Group Notes at the bottom of the major map for specific course requirements. |
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Term 8 - A
97 - 104 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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4 |
C |
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3-4 |
C |
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Term hours subtotal: |
7-8 |
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Upper-Division Forensic Science Biology, Chemistry, and other Forensic
Science Distribution Requirements (20 credit hours total): - 4 credit hours of Upper Division Forensic Science Biology coursework
- 6 credit hours of Upper Division Forensic Science Chemistry coursework
- 10
credit hours of Upper Division Forensic Science Elective coursework
See Track/Group Notes at the bottom of the major map for specific course requirements. |
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Term 8 - B
104 - 111 Credit Hours
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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4-3 |
C |
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Upper Division Language and Cultures: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of six semester hours of upper-division courses that have a Global Awareness (G) or Cultural Diversity (C) designation, in addition to the courses used to meet the University General Studies requirements or four (4) sequential semesters of one foreign language or two (2) semesters of a current computer language.
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3 |
C |
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Term hours subtotal: |
7-6 |
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Summer 8
111 - 114 Credit Hours
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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Term hours subtotal: |
3 |
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- ASU Online Forensic Science BS students will participate in a culminating experience. Barrett Honors students may choose FOR 492 or 493 as their culminating experience. However, it is strongly recommended that all online Forensic Science BS students participate in the forensics residency experience, FOR 494 Fundamental Skills in Forensic Science.
- FOR 494 Fundamentals of Forensic Science requires an immersive, 2-week residency in the crime scene lab and other labs at ASU's West campus in Glendale, AZ.
- Alternatively, students may seek a local internship (FOR 484). Forensic Science internships are not guaranteed. Forensic science internships are competitive and the application process takes time. All internships require prior faculty approval. Please contact your academic advisor for questions.
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Term 9 - A
114 - 120 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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Term hours subtotal: |
6 |
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Upper-Division Forensic Science Biology, Chemistry, and other Forensic
Science Distribution Requirements (20 credit hours total): - 4 credit hours of Upper Division Forensic Science Biology coursework
- 6 credit hours of Upper Division Forensic Science Chemistry coursework
- 10
credit hours of Upper Division Forensic Science Elective coursework
See Track/Group Notes at the bottom of the major map for specific course requirements.
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In order to complete the requirements of this program, some laboratory courses will be completed in-person at the Tempe Campus. These laboratory courses will be offered during summer. This may impact your financial aid. Financial aid is available to those who apply and qualify, and students may receive funds to help cover costs for each semester of enrollment. The amount of financial aid that a student is eligible for varies depending on prior education experience and other individual factors. Learn more about summer financial aid and additional ways to cover summer costs.
Critical Course
Necessary Course
Term 1 - A
0 - 8 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- ASU 101 or college-specific First-Year Seminar required for all first-year students. NEW 101 satisfies this requirement.
- IAS 300 (3 credit hours) is required for all transfer students in place of NEW 101.
Term 1 - B
8 - 15 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Term 2 - A
15 - 22 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Term 2 - B
22 - 29 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Term 3 - A
29 - 36 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
- Plan ahead for in-person laboratory attendance in Summer Term 4 and Summer Term 8 on ASU's campus in Arizona.
- ASU Online Forensic Science BS students will complete experiments for the Organic Chemistry labs (CHM 237 and CHM 238) and Biochemistry lab (BCH 372) during a 2-week, immersive, in-person experience on ASU's campuses in Arizona during Summer Term 4. Experiments will be conducted and completed during the 2-week on-campus residency, and lab reports will be completed in subsequent weeks during the same summer term.
Term 3 - B
36 - 43 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: Y
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
Term 4 - A
43 - 50 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Term 4 - B
50 - 57 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Summer 4
57 - 60 Credit Hours
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
- During Summer Term 4, ASU Online Forensic Science BS students will complete experiments for the Organic Chemistry labs (CHM 237 and CHM 238) at the ASU Tempe campus during a one-week session, followed immediately by another one-week session at the ASU West campus to complete all experiments for the Biochemistry lab (BCH 372). Lab reports will be completed in subsequent weeks during the same summer term.
Term 5 - A
60 - 66 Credit Hours
- IAS 300 (3 credit hours) is required for all transfer students.
Term 5 - B
66 - 73 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- Forensic science internships are competitive and the application process takes time. Fall semester internships typically require application in the spring semester prior, and spring or summer semester internships require application by the start of the preceding fall semester.
Term 6 - A
73 - 80 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Term 6 - B
80 - 86 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
- Plan ahead for in-person laboratory attendance in Summer Term 8 at ASU's West campus in Glendale, AZ.
- Thinking about graduate school? Consider registering for a grad school test prep course.
Term 7 - A
86 - 92 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Upper-Division Forensic Science Biology, Chemistry, and other Forensic
Science Distribution Requirements (20 credit hours total): - 4 credit hours of Upper Division Forensic Science Biology coursework
- 6 credit hours of Upper Division Forensic Science Chemistry coursework
- 10
credit hours of Upper Division Forensic Science Elective coursework
See Track/Group Notes at the bottom of the major map for specific course requirements.
Term 7 - B
92 - 97 Credit Hours
Hours: 5
Minimum Grade: C
Term 8 - A
97 - 104 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3-4
Minimum Grade: C
Upper-Division Forensic Science Biology, Chemistry, and other Forensic
Science Distribution Requirements (20 credit hours total): - 4 credit hours of Upper Division Forensic Science Biology coursework
- 6 credit hours of Upper Division Forensic Science Chemistry coursework
- 10
credit hours of Upper Division Forensic Science Elective coursework
See Track/Group Notes at the bottom of the major map for specific course requirements.
Term 8 - B
104 - 111 Credit Hours
Hours: 4-3
Minimum Grade: C
Upper Division Language and Cultures: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of six semester hours of upper-division courses that have a Global Awareness (G) or Cultural Diversity (C) designation, in addition to the courses used to meet the University General Studies requirements or four (4) sequential semesters of one foreign language or two (2) semesters of a current computer language.
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Summer 8
111 - 114 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- ASU Online Forensic Science BS students will participate in a culminating experience. Barrett Honors students may choose FOR 492 or 493 as their culminating experience. However, it is strongly recommended that all online Forensic Science BS students participate in the forensics residency experience, FOR 494 Fundamental Skills in Forensic Science.
- FOR 494 Fundamentals of Forensic Science requires an immersive, 2-week residency in the crime scene lab and other labs at ASU's West campus in Glendale, AZ.
- Alternatively, students may seek a local internship (FOR 484). Forensic Science internships are not guaranteed. Forensic science internships are competitive and the application process takes time. All internships require prior faculty approval. Please contact your academic advisor for questions.
Term 9 - A
114 - 120 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Upper-Division Forensic Science Biology, Chemistry, and other Forensic
Science Distribution Requirements (20 credit hours total): - 4 credit hours of Upper Division Forensic Science Biology coursework
- 6 credit hours of Upper Division Forensic Science Chemistry coursework
- 10
credit hours of Upper Division Forensic Science Elective coursework
See Track/Group Notes at the bottom of the major map for specific course requirements.
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