500 - Forensic Science Technology (BS)
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ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Required: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Biology, Chemistry
Recommended: Physics, Precalculus
REQUIRED COURSE PREREQUISITES
If students do not place into MATH 1033 College Algebra, MATH 1084Calculus I, MATH 1323 Quantitative Reasoning, MATH 1034 College Algebra of Functions, MATH 1054 Precalculus, or MATH 2124 Statistical Methods & Analysis, then MATH 1014 Algebra Concepts is a required prerequisite for completion of the major.
If students do not place into PHYS 1024 General Physics I or PHYS 1044College Physics I, then PHYS 1014 Introductory Physics is a required prerequisite for completion of this major.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
A tier 1 laptop computer is required for students entering this degree program. Laptop specifications are available at www.alfredstate.edu/required-laptops.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS
It is essential that students in this degree program are able to fully and safely participate, with or without reasonable accommodation, in all classroom, laboratory, field, internship, and research experiences required for completion of the program. Students in this degree program should be able to:
Function in a safe manner, not placing themselves, faculty, staff, or other students in jeopardy.
Appropriately and safely use standard laboratory equipment, materials, and instrumentation to include possession of fine motor skills and mobility.
Make sensory visual and auditory observations during, and interpret data from, all required laboratory assignments.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
In addition, this degree program requires students to complete either an off-campus internship experience or a research project. Students in this degree program are expected to meet the following professional standards:
Maintain confidentiality in professional workplace settings.
Maintain professional composure at all times.
Be advised that a prior felony conviction may impede a student's ability to participate in an internship experience.
In addition, students desiring careers within the field of forensic science should be aware that they will likely have to undergo background checks prior to being offered employ mentor an internship at a crime laboratory. These background checks are often similar to those required for law enforcement officers and may include questions regarding drug usage, criminal history, driving records, credit history, personal associations, and/or past work performance. In addition, they may include drug tests, polygraph examinations, and physical and medical examinations.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of 122 total semester credit hours
Completion of at least one course from seven of the 10 SUNY General Education categories
60 Liberal Arts & Science credits
Minimum of 45 upper-division semester credit hours
Minimum of 30 upper-division semester credit hours in residence
3 credit hours of research or internship
2.0 cumulative grade point average
Grade of "C" or higher in courses with BIOL, CHEM, and FRSC prefixes
Completion of a "mock trial" capstone experience
Approval of department faculty
All laboratory-based courses for this academic program must be completedin an in-person format. Laboratory-based courses in the on-line format willnot fulfill degree requirements.