Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science Shorelight Group - Seattle University, USA

Learn how to apply forensic science in the field of criminal justice. A BS in Forensic Science allows you to gain the skills needed for a career as a laboratory scientist, death investigator or law enforcement officer. A BS in Forensic Science is also the best preparation for graduate studies in Forensic Science. 

Coursework includes foundational courses in criminal justice, chemistry, biology, physics, and a variety of elective courses in forensics. Faculty will work closely with you to help you get the most out of your studies, which include a wide variety of courses and internships.   

To stand out in a highly competitive job market, you can choose to double major or minor in a physical science (such as Chemistry for crime labs or Biology for medical/legal death investigation) and/or go on to obtain graduate level training. 

All of our courses are taught by dedicated faculty in an environment that prioritizes ethical inquiry for a more just society, grounded in Jesuit values. You’ll gain the skills to succeed while learning from dedicated and caring professors, in classes with a low student-to-faculty ratio.

Learning Goals

Seattle University undergraduate criminal justice (CJ) students should be able to:

• Evaluate and analyze a contemporary CJ issue with knowledge of CJ terminology, major topic areas/issues in criminal justice and criminological theory, and ethical issues in crime and justice.
• Understand the interdisciplinary nature of criminal justice and ethical issues in law enforcement, courts, and corrections.
• Articulate key concepts in criminology and criminal justice.
• Design a research proposal and conduct computer-based statistical analysis at basic (descriptive) level.
• Prepare and present a paper orally using multimedia/technology.
• Master content in upper-level specialization courses.