Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Associate of Science Degree in Science: Forensic Science Specialization

Associate of Science
Laurel Ridge Community College

This program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four year college and earn a degree in forensic sciences.


Program Credit Requirements
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The table below provides the requirements to complete this program. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.

Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Associate of Science Degree in Science: Forensic Science Specialization
60
Associate of Science Degree in Science: Forensic Science Specialization
60
Course Grad Req 880-05 (2022-23 Catalog)
60
1st Semester Requirements
14
Student Development Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ADJ 171 Requirement
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENG 111 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Information Literacy Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Math Elective
3
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
MTH 245 Statistics recommended for transfer
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
2nd Semester Requirements
16
ADJ 172 Requirement
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENG 112 or 113 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Approved Forensic Electives
3
Earn 3 credits: Complete the following
Earn 3 credits: Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Subject list:
OR
Complete courses from the following Course:
History Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Math Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
3rd Semester Requirements
14
Approved Forensic Electives
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
HLT/PED Elective
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Subject list:
Literature Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Science with Lab Elective
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Social Science Elective
3
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
SOC 200, PSY 200, and/or PSY 230 recommended
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
4th Semester Requirements
16
Communications Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Science with Lab Elective
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
STEM Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Social Science Elective
3
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
SOC 200, PSY 200, and/or PSY 230 recommended
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Residency
60
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 45 credits may be applied to this program.
GPA
60
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
Program Overview & Guidance
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Delivery Mode
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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Transfer Degree
Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree Degree is often used to transfer into a 4-year forensic science program, such as GMU
Considerations When Selecting Courses

Students completing this specialization should plan to transfer to a bachelor's degree Forensic Science Program. They should investigate the requriements of the Bachelor's degree program to assist with class selection for the Associate degree.

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Laurel Ridge Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights This specialization is wonderful starting point for a career in forensic science.
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Students transferring to Laurel Ridge with an Associate Degree or higher already completed will be able to transfer in applicable credits to their degree and will have SDV 100 waived.

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning https://laurelridge.edu/credit-for-prior-learning/
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Laurel Ridge Community College
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
Visit our transfer site for more information
External Link
Transfer Admission Application
Transfer Students - Apply Here
External Link
Transfer Student Aid
Financial Aid for Transfer Students
External Link
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? Our classes feature up-to-date technology and course content to prepare you for a competitive job market. We offer many courses that will transfer to colleges all over Virginia and the nation. Our student life team offers many ways for students to get involved including clubs, activities, and volunteer opportunities.
Transfer Student Catalog Year The catalog year in effect at the time a student was formally admitted into their curriculum at Laurel Ridge.
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog placement is tied to semester start selected in the application.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions https://laurelridge.edu/transfer/
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.
Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate in Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Science: Science EngineeringAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Science: Computer ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science - Mathematics SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Science: BiotechnologyAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Science in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science/Computer ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science/EducationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science/Math EducationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person
Eastern Shore Community CollegeScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Science in BiotechnologyAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Science in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeScience, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Northern Virginia Community CollegeScience: Mathematics Specialization, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
11-9121.01Clinical Research CoordinatorsPlan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.Management Occupations
11-9121.00Natural Sciences ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.Management Occupations
25-1199.00Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherAll postsecondary teachers not listed separately.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
25-2031.00Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationTeach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
11-9121.02Water Resource SpecialistsDesign or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.Management Occupations