Department of Forensic Science

Combined Specialization in Forensic Science and Psychology

(As of September 2010)

Required Psychology Courses (60 credits)

q	PSYC 1105 E/F	Introduction to Psychology
q	PSYC 2127 E/F	Scientific Method and Analysis II
q	PSYC 3206 E/F	Fundamentals of Psychometrics
q	PSYC 3256 E/F	Design and Analysis I
q	PSYC 3257 E/F	Design and Analysis II
q	PSYC 3605 E/F	Psychopathology
q	PSYC 4026 E	Forensic Psychology
q	FORS 4095 E	Thesis*

6 credits from among:

q	PSYC 2706 E/F	Emotion
	PSYC 2707 E/F	Motivation
q	PSYC 3006 E/F	Personality and Adjustment
q	PSYC 3805 E	Social Psychology
q	PSYC 4205 E	Fundamentals of Clinical and Counselling Psychology

9 credits from among:

*Students in FORS 4095 completing a Forensic Psychology thesis must choose a supervisor approved by the Department of Forensic Science.

**Students may only count either PSYC 4506E or 4507E toward this requirement. If both are taken, one will count as a PSYC elective.

***Students planning to proceed to graduate school in Psychology are encouraged to take PSYC 4006E or PSYC 4007E as a psychology elective.

Required Forensic Science Courses (60 credits)

q	BIOL 1506 E/F	Biology I
q	BIOL 1507 E/F	Biology II
q	CHMI 1006 E/F	General Chemistry I*
q	CHMI 1007 E/F	General Chemistry II
q	FORS 1006 E	Canadian Constitutional Doctrine for Forensic Science
q	MATH 1036 E/F	Calculus I
q	MATH 1057 E/F	Linear Algebra I
q	PHYS 1006 E/F	Introductory Physics I OR PHYS 1206 E/F Concepts in Physics I
q	PHYS 1007 E/F	Introductory Physics II OR PHYS 1207 E/F Concepts in Physics II
q	CHMI 2426 E/F	Organic Chemistry I
q	CHMI 2427 E/F	Organic Chemistry II
q	FORS 2006 E	Essential Elements of Canadian Criminal Law
q	FORS 2106 E	Introduction to Forensic Biology
q	FORS 2107 E	Introduction to Forensic Science
q	STAT 2126 E/F	Introduction to Statistics OR
q	STAT 2246 E/F	Statistics for Scientists
q	FORS 3006 E	Concepts of Evidence and the Expert Witness
q	FORS 3016 E	Seminars in Forensic Biology
q	FORS 3017 E	Seminars in Forensic Science
q	FORS 4016 E	Contemporary Ethical Issues in Forensic Science
q	FORS 4017 E	Investigative Techniques for Forensic Scientists

Please Note: It is the responsibility of students in the Forensic Science Program to check that they have completed all the degree requirements as listed above. Any deviation from this list may delay graduation. If you require any further information, please consult the website or make an appointment through the Department Secretary in the Department Office (F-323), by calling ext. 4272 to see Tracy Oost, the Academic Advisor for the Department of Forensic Science. Please use the links below to access information pertaining to courses from other departments.
Department of Anthropology Department of Biology Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Department of Geography Department of Mathematics and Computer Science Department of Physics and Astronomy Department of Psychology

Department Office	Academic Related Problems?
Department of Forensic Science Laurentian University 935 Ramsey Lk. Rd. Sudbury, ON P3E 2C6 Office: F-323, Third Floor, Science II Building Office Hours: as per schedule OfficeSchedule Phone: 705-675-1151, ext. 4272 Fax: 705-671-6619 Email: Department Office Email	Should you encounter any academic related problems, please contact the Department Secretary to make an appointment with Tracy Oost, Academic Advisor at: Office: F-323, Third Floor, Science II Building Office Hours: as per schedule OfficeSchedule Phone: 705-675-1151, ext. 4272 Fax: 705-671-6619