College of the Sciences
Forensics
Certificate
Certificate in Forensics
Participate in blood spatter analysis, forensic entomology, and fingerprint analysis, and engage in visits from law enforcement officers and forensic experts.
These experiences are core to our program, so you can see the practical application of what you learn in the classroom. The Forensics certificate at CWU is open to all majors and can be tailored to your goals.
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Nicole A. Jastremski, Ph.D.
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What You'll Study
Academic Catalog | Anthropology and Museum Studies Website
Courses
- ANTH 310 - Research/Laboratory in Biological Anthropology
- ANTH 315 - Human Skeletal Analysis
- ANTH 318 - Introduction to Forensics
- LAJ 318 - Introduction to Forensics
- LAJ 300 - Administration of Criminal Justice
- ANTH 409 - Forensics Capstone
- LAJ 409 - Forensics Capstone
Electives
Anthropology:
- ANTH 323 - Field Archaeology
- ANTH 357 - Medical Anthropology: Cross-cultural Perspectives on Health and Healing
- ANTH 414 - Osteobiographical Analysis
- ANTH 415 - Forensic Anthropology: Theoretical and Applied Issues
- ANTH 425 - Zooarchaeology
- ANTH 444 - Ethnographic Field Methods
- ANTH 486 - Advanced Methods in Archaeology
- ANTH 490 - Cooperative Education
Biological Sciences:
- BIOL 321 - Genetics
- BIOL 351 - General Entomology
- BIOL 353 - Integrative Anatomy
- BIOL 355 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- BIOL 356 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
- BIOL 425 - Molecular Biotechnology
- BIOL 490 - Cooperative Education
Chemistry:
- CHEM 112 - Introduction to Organic Chemistry
- CHEM 112LAB - Introduction to Organic Chemistry Laboratory
- CHEM 113 - Introduction to Biochemistry
- CHEM 113LAB - Introduction to Biochemistry Laboratory
- CHEM 181 - General Chemistry I
- CHEM 181LAB - General Chemistry Laboratory I
- CHEM 182 - General Chemistry II
- CHEM 182LAB - General Chemistry Laboratory II
- CHEM 183 - General Chemistry III
- CHEM 183LAB - General Chemistry Laboratory III
- CHEM 332 - Quantitative Analysis
- CHEM 332LAB - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory
Law and Justice:
- LAJ 302 - Criminal Procedure
- LAJ 313 - Introduction to Criminal Law
- LAJ 331 - Investigation
- LAJ 490 - Cooperative Education
Physics:
- PHYS 111 - Introductory Physics I with Laboratory
- PHYS 112 - Introductory Physics II with Laboratory
- PHYS 490 - Cooperative Education
Psychology:
- PSY 449 - Abnormal Psychology
- PSY 484 - Violence and Aggression
Sociology:
- SOC 346 - Criminology
- SOC 348 - Women and Crime
- SOC 490 - Cooperative Education
Open to All Majors
Designed for students across various disciplines, you can combine forensic science with your primary field of study.
Interactive Learning
With a blend of lectures, labs, and guest speakers, you’ll get both theoretical knowledge and practical forensic skills.
Career Preparation
Develop key skills such as writing forensic expert witness reports, practicing mock courtroom presentations, and mastering problem-solving and teamwork.
Unique Courses
Standout courses like Introduction to Forensics and Human Skeletal Analysis and Lab offer specialized training that you won’t find in every forensic program.
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Why Study Forensics at Central?
- Our certificate incorporates anthropology, biology, chemistry, law and justice, psychology, sociology, and physics, giving you a well-rounded education in forensic science.
- Dive into practical lab activities, including blood spatter analysis, forensic entomology, and crime scene interpretation.
- Learn from professionals in law enforcement, coroner offices, and forensic science through guest lectures, providing real-world insight into the field.
- Students from any major can customize this certificate to fit their individual career goals and academic interests.
