What will I study?
In this 14 to 16 credit hour minor, learn to combine science with theory as applied to crime, crime analysis, and the criminal justice process.
Who can benefit?
This minor is a perfect fit for students majoring in chemistry, biology, biomedical science, health promotion, accounting, nursing, or criminology who are interested in a career in forensic science.


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Possible Career Paths
- Criminal Scene Investigators
- Criminalist
- Criminal Investigator/Detective
- DNA Analyst
- Forensic Chemist
- Forensic Nurse
- Federal Agent
- Police Officer/Deputy Sheriff
- Forensic Toxicologist
- Forensic Accountant
- Forensic Anthropologist
- Medicolegal Investigator
- Private Investigator
Faculty Contact
Kimberly McCabe, PhD
Professor of Criminology
Chair of the Criminology Department
434.544.8129
mccabe@lynchburg.edu