Forensic Science, Science Transfer Pattern

Semester Sequence

This is a suggested full-time schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits. Refer to the College catalog for specific requirements in selecting General Education courses.

General Education Requirements and Electives - 30 Credits

Program Requirements and Electives - 30 Credits

Total Number of Credits Required for Degree: 60*

Notes

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed college coursework at other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101  in the first semester at CCBC. This is a 1-credit class, and it does not count towards the number of credits required for a degree or certificate. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) for this requirement to be waived.

**In order to take CHEM 121 /CHEM 122 , students must have done one of the following:

• Completed CHEM 107  and CHEM 108  with a grade of C or better, OR
• Passed the Chemistry placement exam and completed or tested out of (ENGL 052 and RDNG 052) or ACLT 052, and MATH 083, OR
• Received permission from the Physical Sciences department chair.

***In order to take PHYS 151 , students must have completed MATH 251  with a C or higher and done one of the following:

• Completed high school Physics, OR
• Completed PHYS 101  with a grade of C or better, OR
• Received permission from the Physical Sciences department chair.

Note: Students who plan to transfer to a bachelor’s program should seek recommendations for their CCBC coursework from Department and transfer coordinators of the institutions to which they intend to transfer. The courses listed above meet the transfer requirements of the University of Baltimore and Mountain State University (West Virginia); however, students generally are required to meet other requirements such as an overall B average, a B or better in all Science courses, a clean criminal record, no history of drug use, and ability to pass a polygraph test and background check.

Transfer Pattern Description

This degree pattern is designed to prepare students to transfer to colleges and universities that offer a four-year degree with a major in Forensic Science. Beyond the General Education requirements and options, this pattern should be considered in light of the requirements of the selected transfer institution. The following courses are typically required to transfer to the University of Baltimore Forensic Science Program. Students planning to transfer to other colleges should consult with a transfer coordinator or an advisor at the transfer institution for information about specific requirements.

Criminal Justice:
Students interested in the fields of law enforcement, criminalistics, juvenile services, private security, parole and probation, corrections and law should consider the “Criminal Justice program ” listed in the “Programs of Study” sections of this catalog. The CCBC Criminal Justice program does not prepare a student for a career in the forensic sciences.

Transfer Pattern Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this transfer pattern, students will be able to:

1. apply forensic science and biological principles required for entry into a four-year degree program at a college of university with a Forensic Science degree;
2. make and record observations and accurate measurements in an investigative laboratory setting using the scientific method;
3. communicate the results of laboratory investigations, orally and in writing, in a thorough and accurate manner;
4. use technology to gather and analyze data and/or to perform calculations used in the study of forensic science; and
5. develop and apply scientific literacy to forensic science.