Forensic Chemistry is a field in which many opportunities exist within public law enforcement agencies and private testing and instrumentation companies. There is a critical shortage of qualified professionals in the field. Graduates of this program will be well prepared for employment in the forensic field with minimal on-the-job training or to pursue a graduate degree.
The major in Forensic Chemistry requires the completion of all the required and ancillary courses that are listed below, as well as satisfying the university's Core Curriculum requirements. A student may repeat no more than two courses, including multiple attempts at the same course, required for the Forensic Chemistry major. This includes all foundation courses, as well as required courses for the major.
Students who wish to earn internship credit (CHEM 395) for work in a crime laboratory must have a GPA of 3.00 or higher, must have attained junior class rank, and must pass a background investigation.
The Forensic Chemistry major is offered in three separate tracks. These tracks provide the student with options to prepare for the specialized areas of forensic science in the professional work force or for graduate programs. Students are expected to declare their track of study by the end of their sophomore year.
For further information, please contact one of the following:
Mark Profili, M.S., Director
Science Complex 4301E
Phone: 410-704-2668
Email: [email protected]
Kelly Elkins, Ph.D.
Science Complex 3301F
Phone: 410-704-6217
Email: [email protected]
Ellen Hondrogiannis, Ph.D.
Science Complex 3301D
Phone: 410-704-5043
Email: [email protected]
Cynthia Zeller, Ph.D.
Science Complex 5301B
Phone: 410-704-2170
Email: [email protected]