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2024
- 2025 Catalog Year
General
Studies Gold
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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1-3 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
8-10 |
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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 (three credit hours) is required for all transfer students in place of NEW 101.
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Term 2 - B
22 - 29 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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4 |
C |
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Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
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3 |
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Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
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Term hours subtotal: |
7 |
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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 (MATH) requirement.
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Term hours subtotal: |
7 |
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- Interested in pre-professional pathways? Explore our pre-health and pre-law websites.
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Term 4 - B
50 - 57 Credit Hours
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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4 |
C |
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Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
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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 Valley campus to complete all experiments for the Biochemistry lab (BCH 372). Lab reports will be completed in subsequent weeks during the same summer term. Please email ncsummerlabs@asu.edu with any questions.
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Term 5 - A
60 - 66 Credit Hours
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
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3 |
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3 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
6 |
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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
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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Upper Division Global and Civic Engagement Requirement: satisfied through completion of 6 credits of upper-division courses with a Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI) or Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI) designation, in addition to the courses used to meet the university General Studies requirements; or completion of 3 credits from an ASU-approved Global Education program. Adjustment to upper-division and elective hours is required if a lower-division Global Education course is used.
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3 |
C |
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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 Valley campus in Glendale, AZ.
- Thinking about graduate school? Consider registering for a grad school test prep course.
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Term 7 - B
94 - 100 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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American Institutions (AMIT)
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3 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
6 |
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Term 8 - B
107 - 114 Credit Hours
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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4-3 |
C |
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Upper Division Global and Civic Engagement Requirement: satisfied through completion of 6 credits of upper-division courses with a Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI) or Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI) designation, in addition to the courses used to meet the university General Studies requirements; or completion of 3 credits from an ASU-approved Global Education program. Adjustment to upper-division and elective hours is required if a lower-division Global Education course is used.
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3 |
C |
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Term hours subtotal: |
7-6 |
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Summer 8
114 - 117 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 Valley 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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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 (three 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
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
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 (MATH) requirement.
- Interested in pre-professional pathways? Explore our pre-health and pre-law websites.
Term 4 - A
43 - 50 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Term 4 - B
50 - 57 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
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 Valley campus to complete all experiments for the Biochemistry lab (BCH 372). Lab reports will be completed in subsequent weeks during the same summer term. Please email ncsummerlabs@asu.edu with any questions.
Term 5 - A
60 - 66 Credit Hours
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
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
Upper Division Global and Civic Engagement Requirement: satisfied through completion of 6 credits of upper-division courses with a Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI) or Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI) designation, in addition to the courses used to meet the university General Studies requirements; or completion of 3 credits from an ASU-approved Global Education program. Adjustment to upper-division and elective hours is required if a lower-division Global Education course is used.
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- Plan ahead for in-person laboratory attendance in Summer Term 8 at ASU's West Valley campus in Glendale, AZ.
- Thinking about graduate school? Consider registering for a grad school test prep course.
Term 7 - A
86 - 94 Credit Hours
Hours: 5
Minimum Grade: C
Term 7 - B
94 - 100 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
American Institutions (AMIT)
Term 8 - A
100 - 107 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3-4
Minimum Grade: C
Term 8 - B
107 - 114 Credit Hours
Hours: 4-3
Minimum Grade: C
Upper Division Global and Civic Engagement Requirement: satisfied through completion of 6 credits of upper-division courses with a Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI) or Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI) designation, in addition to the courses used to meet the university General Studies requirements; or completion of 3 credits from an ASU-approved Global Education program. Adjustment to upper-division and elective hours is required if a lower-division Global Education course is used.
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Summer 8
114 - 117 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 Valley 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
117 - 120 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
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