Clinical Forensics
(Minor)

Interested in Being a Detective?
Investigate the new CLINICAL FORENSICS MINOR!

Clinical forensics is an exciting new minor that offers courses in health sciences, applied criminology and social sciences. Gain an understanding of how physical evidence is collected, how clinical analyses are conducted in crime labs, and how evidence is presented within the courtroom.

This 18-hour interdisciplinary minor includes courses such as:

CJ 423 Introduction to Criminalistics
The use of forensic science in collecting, examining, and preserving physical evidence. Particular attention is given to crime scene investigations including: searches, evidence collection techniques, sketching and mapping, forensic photography, latent fingerprints, blood spatter analysis, ballistics, light technologies, arson investigation, body recovery, and crime reconstruction.

CJ 430 Evidence and Criminal Procedure
The constitutional and procedural regulations regarding the collection, processing, preservation, and presentation of evidence within a judicial setting. Legal constraints on voluntary and involuntary searches and seizures are described. State and federal procedural requirements in regard to obtaining and serving search warrants and arrest warrants are also covered. Procedural requirements regarding evidence admissibility and testimony are also presented.

CLS 315: Molecular Diagnostics (DNA fingerprinting)
Featuring hands-on experience with the real techniques used to catch the bad guys or the deadbeat dads. Covers DNA fingerprinting, isolating DNA, paternity testing, and more. Also learn about HIV testing and how to track bacterial epidemics.

For further information contact:

Dr. Christine Stevens
Department of Health Sciences
Stevens@email.wcu.edu

Dr. Ron Hunter
Department of Applied Criminology
rhunter@email.wcu.edu