Mid Semester Check In!
Planning for the next semester can be stressful, especially when it comes to picking the perfect class schedule. There are so many classes to choose from and so many professors to pick from. Not to mention different times and days of the week and... Okay okay, I think you get it. But we are here to tell you that we've been there, we've done it, and the perfect schedule is not so overwhelming to make! Follow along and we can help you come up with a schedule that works best for you.
There are many things to consider when you are planning ahead for the next semester. A great place to start is with your academic course map. This is going to be different for each major. Although similar, Forensic Studies is going to have a different map from Forensic Science. It is important to note that even though the map says you should take certain classes each semester, it is not a strict outline that you must follow. It is easy to make swaps on your map to fit certain classes, but if doing so, we recommend talking with your advisor to see if there are any prerequisites or other conditions to be aware of when taking certain classes in certain semesters. Not only is it important to talk to an advisor for this reason, but advisors are here to help keep you on track, guide you, and provide other important resources to help you graduate.
Another thing to consider when making your schedule is what days and times work best for you. Are you a morning or night person? Do you like to have a day off to do homework or maybe even rest? These are important things to consider to avoid burn out, maintain a healthy and effective lifestyle, and keep a good and consistent work quality. Certain classes are going to be offered 1, 2, or 3 days a week and some will be in the early morning, afternoon, and some even at night (a lot of night classes if you are a forensics/ criminal justice major!). Sometimes a class won't fit into your schedule, or maybe you can't be on campus at certain times. There's no need to worry though, because there is also a wide selection of online classes consisting of synchronous and asynchronous classes, along with even some hybrid classes. Whatever the circumstances are, there are plenty of options to choose from that fit your lifestyle.
While these are just a couple tips you could consider, we have also compiled a small list of classes and professors that we have taken in the past. While there are many great options to choose from, the schedule search can be overwhelming, and it can get hard to find what you need vs a class that just seems fun or interesting (even though they are all very interesting). We have broken it down by major so that you know what classes are needed and/or suggested for your major.
Forensic Science
General Chemistry 1
- Anthony Hoffman
General Chemistry 1 Lab
- Allison Chapman
General Chemistry 2
- Yinghong Sheng
- Anthony Hoffman
- Allision Chapman
General Chemistry 2 Lab
- Michael Fitzcharles
Calculus 1
- Rick Schnachenber
Calculus 2
- Nick Blanco
- Chuck Lindsey
Physics 1
- Ken Watanabe
Biochemistry
- Duegesh Wagle
Physics 2
- Nathaniel Amos
Forensic Chemistry
- Levente Pap
Organic Chemistry 1
- Miles Rubinski
Organic Chemistry 1 Lab
- Durgesh Wagle
Organic Chemistry 2
- Durgesh Wagle
Organic Chemistry 2 Lab
- Durgesh Wagle
Analytical Chemistry
- Ju Chou
Analytical Chemistry Lab
- Ju Chou
Instrumental Chemistry
- Kevin Davies
Genetics
- Oscar Johnson
Human Osteology
- Heather Walsh- Haney
Forensic Studies
Intro to Forensic Studies
- Barry Lipton
Intro to Physical Anthropology
- Ralph Rea
Crime Scene Investigation
- Erik Noe
Homeland Security
- Erik Noe
General Biology 1
- Robert Humphries
- Joyce Fassbender
Intro to Chemistry
- Ian Campbell
Chemistry 1 Lab
- Allison Chapman
Criminal Evidence
- David Steckler
Forensic Anthropology
- Heather Walsh- Haney
Victimology
- Roshni Ladny
Latent Print Analysis
- Ron Mueller
Criminal Justice Data Analysis
- Shawn Keller
Env'l and Subject Photography
- Ron Mueller
Med Terms in Forensics
- Barry Lipton
Gender, Crime, and Justice
- Rachel Edwards
Forensic Behavioral Analysis
- Joseph Rea
Interview and Interrogation
- Erik Noe
Intro to Sociology
- Jonathan Harrision
Statistical Methods
- Shaun Sullivan
Fundamental of Communications
- Amanda Parke
Criminal Justice
Professional Development in Criminal Justice
- Shawn Keller
Theories of Criminal Justice Behavior
- Katie Baker
Methods of Criminal Justice Research
- Brion Sever
Ethics in the Criminal Justice System
- Shawn Keller
Intro to Criminal Justice
- Kyle Plussa
Juvenile Justice System
- Duane Dobbert
Senior Seminar
- Jennifer Jacobi
Leadership and Management in Criminal Justice
- Kyle Plussa
Substantive and Con. Criminal Justice Law
- Michael- Anthony Pica
Organization and Administration of Criminal Justice
- Pamella Seay
This is just a list of some classes we have taken and with the professors we have also taken them with!
If you would like any more help building your schedule, feel free to reach out to any of the board members on GroupMe, our Instagram, or through our eaglelink profiles! The College of Arts and Science advising also offers drop-in meetings on Wednesdays from 9am- 2pm or you can email your advisor to schedule an in person or virtual meeting.
On the topic of planning ahead, the Forensics Club only has 3 more meetings left for the semester! Here is a reminder of those dates so that you can plan ahead (We have some very cool activities coming up... Just saying đ).
- March 11, 2025, 6:00pm- 7:00pm in Ben Hill Griffin 215
- March 25, 2025, 6:00pm- 7:00pm in Ben Hill Griffin 215
- April 18, 2025, 6:00pm- 7:00pm in Ben Hill Griffin 215
Join us on Tuesday, March 11th at 6:00pm in Ben Hill Griffin 215 for Forensic Stations! Bring a friend, grab your magnifying glass and get ready for a hands-on experience with topics such as crime scene investigation, evidence packaging, handwriting analysis, fingerprinting, blood spatter, and photography. Food and drinks will be provided. We canât wait to see you all there!
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