Dec 12, 2024  
2019 - 2020 Cowley College Academic Catalog 
    
2019 - 2020 Cowley College Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Forensic Sciences Transfer Pathway (AS)


The Associate of Science transfer pathway in forensic sciences is designed to prepare students for entry-level work in the forensic science laboratory that supports criminal investigation. The basic courses taken at Cowley College will transfer to state colleges and universities, as well as most other schools throughout the nation. The student is advised to consult the proposed transfer institution for additional course and application requirements, as they can vary widely from institution to institution.

Pathway Code: FORE


General Education Requirements (48 hours)


Basic Skills (12 hours)


Computer Literacy (3 hours)


Humanities (6 hours)


Complete courses from 2 Different Departments (ART, FOL, HIS, HUM, LIT, MIN, MUS, PHO, REL, THE) - Studio and Performance courses cannot be included.

For a list of course options click this link Humanities Elective(s) . This pathway requires one requirement to be met with a U.S. History elective - either HIS 6411  U.S. History to 1877  or HIS 6412   U.S. History Since 1865.

  • Humanities U.S. History Elective - 3 hour(s) _____________________________
     
  • Humanities Elective - 3 hour(s) _______________________________________

Social Sciences (6 hours)


Complete courses from 2 Different Departments ANT, ECO, GEG, POL, PSY, SOC 

For a list of course options click this link Social Science Elective(s) .

  • Social Science Elective - 3 hour(s) ____________________________________
     
  • Social Science Elective - 3 hours(s) ___________________________________

Science and Math (20 hours)


Complete 20 hours of Lab Science courses as listed for this pathway.

Health & Physical Education (1 hour)


Complete one course from Health & Physical Education Elective(s) .

  • Health & Physical Education Elective 1 hour(s) __________________________

Recommended Transfer Pathway Electives (14 hours minimum)*


The Associate of Science degree requires a minimum of 14 hours of pathway electives. Students should work with their advisor and transfer institution to determine the most appropriate courses within this block.

Minimum Hours for a Degree 62*


*A minimum of 62 hours is required to earn a Cowley Degree, however additional credit hours may be outlined on the transfer pathway to meet the program requirements for a transfer institution. 

Depending on skill level and assessment scores, students may be required to take the necessary basic skill or prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in the program courses.