Investigative Forensics in Criminal Justice (Minor)
This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2026-Spring 2027 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.
Minor in Investigative Forensics in Criminal Justice
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences (AS)
Department: Criminal Justice
Academic Plan Code(s): INFOMINOR
The minor is open to any undergraduate student at the university. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25 to be admitted to the minor.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| CJ 355 | Forensic Science and Investigative Techniques | 3 |
| CJ 425 | Behavioral Analysis of Violent Crime | 3 |
| CHEM 201 | General Chemistry I - S | 3 |
| or BIOL 240 | Unity of Life - S | |
| Elective Courses | 9 | |
| The Human Skeleton | ||
| Criminal Procedure | ||
| Sex Crimes | ||
| Introduction to Digital Forensics and Media Analysis | ||
| Criminal Law and Evidence | ||
| Crime Victims and Victimization | ||
| Special Topics in Criminal Justice (Death Investigation) | ||
| Special Topics in Criminal Justice (Homicide) | ||
| Business and Professional Speaking - OC | ||
| Argument In Everyday Life | ||
| Personality | ||
| Forensic Psychology | ||
| Sociology of Human Sexuality | ||
| Sociology of Deviant Behavior | ||
| Minimum Total Hours | 18 | |
At least six (6) semester hours of the requirements for a minor must be successfully completed while enrolled in the University of Louisville.
