THE FORENSIC SCIENCE CONCENTRATION
The forensic science concentration is a special subprogram, drawing on a broad range of resources at John Jay College and The Graduate Center. This program allows students interested in forensic science to take courses in criminalistics, spectroscopy, toxicology, serology, and genetic- marker identification. State-of-the-art equipment is available for such training.
Minimum requirements for the Forensic Science track are one year of each of the following:
- General Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Calculus
- Physics.
In addition, at least one semester of each of the following is required:
- Statistics
- Biochemistry
- Physical Chemistry
For applicants that are otherwise very strong, students who are missing a course in this last group may be accepted conditionally. Conditionally accepted students are required to make up these courses during the first year in the program. No exceptions are made for missing coursework from the first group.
Larger universities generally offer more that one level of the above courses. Future applicants wishing to make up deficiencies in any of these courses should select the level that is most appropriate for chemistry or pre-med majors.
If at all possible obtain letters of reference from former professors in science courses.
It is important that you read the general information on the Criminal Justice Doctoral program in conjunction with the information provided in this document.
BEFORE you proceed with the application process you MUST contact the program coordinator, Dr. Thomas Kubic at 212-237-8899, e-mail tkubic@jjay.cuny.edu.
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