Bowling Green State University

Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science
Overview
Cedar Crest College's BS in Forensic Science requires a minimum of 92 credits in chemistry, forensic science and related courses; students may double major in biochemistry, biology or chemistry.
- Official program name
- Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science
- Awarded degree
- Bachelor of Science · major: Forensic ScienceSource: cedarcrest.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Degree level
- Bachelor's
- Subject focus
- Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science or a closely related justice subject.Source: cedarcrest.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Forensic type
- Laboratory forensic scienceA natural-science degree built around chemistry, biology and laboratory analysis of evidence. Laboratory and prerequisite requirements are listed on the profile.Source: cedarcrest.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Location
- Allentown, PA
- Subjects
- Forensic Science — core of the degree
- Required credits
- Minimum number of credits required for the major: 92Source: cedarcrest.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Duration
- Not verified
Entry pathway
Not verified whether this degree admits first-year students or only applicants with prior credits.
Why this program is listed
Dedicated BS in Forensic Science with a chemistry-based curriculum.
Forensic Science major with required chemistry, forensic and instrumental analysis courses.
Source: cedarcrest.edu · verified October 24, 2026We list associate, bachelor's, master's and research-doctorate programs in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science and related subjects at institutionally accredited US schools — degrees in the subject and formal concentrations, never certificates or one-elective degrees. Eligibility rules
Format and attendance
- Formats offered
- On campusSource: cedarcrest.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Full-timeSource: cedarcrest.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Curriculum
Natural-science content
- Required chemistry sequence includes chemical principles, equilibrium and analysis, and organic chemistry I and II; calculus and physics also listed.Source: cedarcrest.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Other
- Double major in biochemistry, biology or chemistry is available.Source: cedarcrest.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Program page describes the undergraduate and master's programs as FEPAC accredited.Source: cedarcrest.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Careers and licensure
Career and licensure statements for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
A degree does not guarantee police academy admission, sworn officer certification, federal employment, a security clearance, a position with a named agency, a forensic laboratory job or eligibility to practice as a psychologist. Those have separate training, scientific prerequisites, examinations or hiring requirements set by the agency, state or licensing board. Academic degrees vs police academy training
Admissions
Admission requirements: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Tests
Entrance and English-language test policy: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Tuition and fees
Tuition for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Scholarships and funding
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Accreditation
Institutional accreditation
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
FEPAC program accreditation
Accredited by FEPAC — listed as “Forensic Science (Bachelors), Full Accreditation” · since March 1, 2025Source: aafs.org · verified October 24, 2026
Sources and verification
- DAPIP — MSCHE institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- FEPAC-accredited programs (AAFS) — Accreditor directory, verified October 24, 2026
- cedarcrest.edu/program/forensic-science/undergraduate/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
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