The minor in Forensic Investigation Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is an interdisciplinary program designed to introduce students to the principles and practices of criminal and scientific investigation.
Students will gain knowledge in both criminal investigations and forensic science, and then expand their expertise through elective coursework in criminal justice, biomedical sciences, and psychology. The program also offers students the opportunity to apply their learning through supervised internships in criminal justice or biomedical sciences settings, providing practical insight into real-world investigative processes. This minor complements a wide range of majors.
What You’ll Learn
Students in this program learn to understand and explain the scientific and legal foundations involved in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting physical evidence. They also learn to apply interdisciplinary knowledge from criminal justice, biomedical sciences, and psychology to forensic settings.
The minor in Forensic Investigation requires 18 semester credit hours, including two foundational courses and 12 hours of upper-division electives selected from the approved list below.
Required Courses
- Criminal Investigation
- Survey of Forensic Science
Elective Courses
Select 12 hours of upper-division electives from the following list:
- Professional Practice in Forensic Science
- Medicolegal Death Investigations
- Law and Evidence
- Criminal Procedure
- Forensic Psychology
- Applied Experience/Internship
- Forensic Science Internship
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