Crime Scene Investigation Minor

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Coursework for this minor includes 20 credit hours of study that provides a foundational understanding of investigative techniques used in forensics and criminal investigation processes such as crime scene investigation and death investigation. Areas of study include an introduction to the criminal justice system and criminal investigation. The minor is open to all NMU students (including criminal justice majors).

Minor Requirements

The minor in Crime Scene Investigation requires a minimum of 20 credits from the following required and elective coursework.

Required Courses Credits: 8

CJ 110 - Introduction to Criminal Justice [PERS] 4 Credits *
CJ 214 - Criminal Investigation and Forensic Evidence 4 Credits

Elective Courses Credits: 12

Choose from the following courses to complete a minimum of 12 additional credits.

CJ 250 - Investigative Interviewing and Interrogation 4 Credits
CJ 333 - Forensic Imaging 4 Credits
CJ 357 - Serial Killers 4 Credits
CJ 414 - Advanced Criminal Investigation 4 Credits
CJ 433 - Advanced Forensic Imaging 4 Credits (if approved)
CJ 480 - Cybercrime 4 Credits
CJ 485 - Cold Case Homicide Seminar 4 Credits
AN 365 - Forensic Anthropology 4 Credits
BI 111 - Introductory Biology: Principles [SCII] [LAB] 4 Credits
CH 111 - General Chemistry I [SCII] [LAB] 5 Credits

Notes:

*Students who have already taken CJ 110 as part of their major must substitute any of the listed minor electives for CJ 110.