Department Chair
Jennifer Hurrell
Examine specialties that make up forensic teams, explore career paths, and identify your interests in the field to prepare for more advanced studies.
Through Bryant’s minor in Forensic Science, you’ll learn about the specialized roles that make up forensic teams and explore career opportunities within the field. Forensic scientists often work in laboratories using highly accurate instrumentation and collaborating with other well-trained specialists. By receiving basic training in the sciences and gaining hands-on experience in Bryant’s laboratories, you’ll be ready for advanced study as you prepare for your future career.
The Forensic Science minor is recommended for students interested in careers involving law enforcement and medical investigations, including laboratory assessment of crime scene evidence. You may choose to continue your studies after graduation in a specialized area such as trauma assessment, forensic photography, ballistics, medical entomology, geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping, bio-imaging, and DNA analysis. Forensic techniques can also be used to track industrial responsibility for toxic releases, assess engineering failures such as bridge or building collapses, and assist countries following natural disasters, disease outbreaks, or wars.
Our curriculum consists of engaging coursework that’s designed to prepare you for your future career. Just a few sample courses include:
Lessons from a textbook can only take you so far. That’s why experiential learning is at the core of your Bryant experience. You’ll engage in hands-on projects and opportunities beginning your very first year — building skills in critical thinking, learning how to adapt to challenges, and fostering your determination to succeed.
Gain practical experience and grow your confidence through our many internship opportunities.
Engage your analytical mindset by collaborating with faculty on original research in the lab and field.
Expand your horizons and immerse yourself in another culture through one of our study abroad programs.
Work with real businesses to take your leadership skills and career credentials to the next level.