College candidates for the baccalaureate degree (Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science) must complete 120 credits, composed of the general education requirements,  a major, and electives. (No more than 4 credits of Physical Education activities courses may be applied in this last category.) Baccalaureate candidates may also complete an optional minor or one of the optional programs offered by the College.

Freshmen Subtotal: 33
English 101-102. College Composition  6 credits
Math 105.  Modern Mathematics  3 credits
Math 141.  Pre-Calculus  3 credits
Biology 103-104.  Modern Biology  8 credits
Chemistry 103-104.  General Chemistry 10 credits
Speech 113.  Speech Communication  3 credits
Sophomores Subtotal: 29
Chemistry 201-202.  Organic Chemistry  8 credits
Chemistry 220.  Quantitative Analysis  4 credits
Law 202.  Law and Evidence  3 credits
Physics 203-204.  General Physics  8 credits 
Math 241-242. Calculus  6 credits 
CORE REQUIREMENTS (Can be taken after freshmen year) Subtotal: 15
History 231-232. 6 credits
Literature 230 or 231  3 credits
Literature 232 or 233 3 credits
Philosophy 231 3 credits
DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS (Can be taken anytime) Subtotal:19-21
Ethnic Studies 123, 124 or 125  3 credits
Any Foreign Language (Two semesters)  6 credits
Select any three-credit course in Art or Music or Drama  3 credits
Select two of the following:  6 credits
     Anthropology 101                     Economics 101 or 102  
     Government 101                       Sociology 101
     Psychology 101
Any course offered by the Dept of Physical Education.  1-3 credits
 
TOXICOLOGY TRACK (Last two years)
Juniors Subtotal: 18
Chemistry 302. Physical Chemistry  3 credits
Chemistry 315. Biochemistry  4 credits
Chemistry 320-321. Instrumental Analysis  8 credits
Toxicology 313. Toxicology of Environmental and               3 credits
                          Industrial Agents
Seniors Subtotal: 11
Forensic Science 401. Laboratory Internship  3 credits
Toxicology 415. Forensic Pharmacology  4 credits
Toxicology 416. Analytical Toxicology  4 credits
CRIMINALISTICS TRACK (Last two years)
Juniors Subtotal: 18
Chemistry 302. Physical Chemistry II  3 credits
Chemistry 315. Biochemistry  4 credits
Chemistry 320-321. Instrumental Analysis  8 credits
Forensic Science 313. An Introduction to Criminalistics for  3 credits
                                  Forensic Science majors
Seniors Subtotal: 11
Forensic Science 401. Laboratory Internship  3 credits
Forensic Science 415-416. Forensic Science Laboratory  8 credits
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