Western Carolina University - Clinical Forensics Program

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If you are already a forensics, chemistry, biology, or applied criminology major, the clinical forensics minor could be a perfect fit for you!

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Clinical Forensics Program

An exciting new clinical forensics minor offers courses in health sciences, applied criminology, and social sciences. In these courses you will gain an understanding of how physical evidence is collected, how clinical analyses are conducted in crime labs, and how evidence is presented in the courtroom.

If you are interested in majoring in forensics, visit the Forensic Science Program.

Read the Eight-Semester Plan for the B.S. in Forensic Science, Chemistry Concentration.

If you are already a forensics, chemistry, biology, or applied criminology major, the clinical forensics minor could be a perfect fit for you! This 18-hour interdisciplinary minor includes courses such as:

CJ 323 Crime Scene Investigations
A survey of methods and techniques used in the scientific investigation of criminal offenses.

CJ 430 Evidence and Criminal Procedure
The constitutional and procedural regulations regarding the collection, processing, preservation, and presentation of evidence within a judicial setting. Legal constraints on voluntary and involuntary searches and seizures are described. State and federal procedural requirements in regard to obtaining and serving search warrants and arrest warrants also are covered. Procedural requirements regarding evidence admissibility and testimony also are presented.

CLS 315: Molecular Diagnostics (DNA fingerprinting)
Featuring hands-on experience with the real techniques used to catch the bad guys or the deadbeat dads. Covers DNA fingerprinting, isolating DNA, paternity testing, and more. Also learn about HIV testing and how to track bacterial epidemics.
Electives include: CJ 323, CLS 304, CLS 306, ANTH 364, ENVH 375

Browse the undergraduate catalog for all course descriptions.

For more information on the minor, contact the program director.