The Minor in Forensic Studies program will expose students who are interested in forensics to foundational coursework in criminal justice and areas of applied forensic science commonly utilized and applied by individuals working in the professional arenas of national security, law enforcement, professional security, and/or the criminal justice system. The forensic study areas covered in the program include forensic investigations and crime scene investigation. The criminal justice areas covered in the program provide an introduction and overview of the criminal justice system and criminal investigations.