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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN FORENSIC SCIENCE

History

The Forensic Science program at Our Lady of the Lake College began in the Spring 2004.

Purpose

The purpose of the Bachelor’s of Science degree in Forensic Science is to provide Louisiana and the surrounding states with qualified scientists capable of competing in the job market of the 21^st century. The graduates will be equipped with scientific skills that will enable them to function in a highly specialized crime laboratory. They will be able to perform crime scene analysis and give expert witness testimony.

Enrollment

Applicants to the Forensic Science program in the Division of Arts and Sciences must complete an application for the program. The application form is completed once the applicant has successfully finished a minimum of 65 credit hours of course work required for the degree. Enrollment is limited and admission is selective.

Length of Program

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Forensic Science consists of 131 total credit hours of which 26 credit hours are in Forensic Science. The remaining 105 credit hours are comprised of Arts and Sciences courses.

Application Procedure

Visit Our Lady of the Lake College any Wednesday at 4:00 PM for our College Admission Planning Session (CAPS) or contact the Office of Admissions. A complete list of required documents is available in the application packet.

Tuition

See the Published Tuition and Fee Schedule, available in the application packet.

Financial Assistance

Our Lady of the Lake College has financial aid counselors available to assist students with the financial aid process. All students are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aide (FAFSA) form.

Transferability

Refer to the current College Catalog regarding transferability of arts and sciences courses taken at other regionally accredited colleges and universities. Further information regarding transfer of credit can be obtained at the Office of Admissions.

Accreditation

Our Lady of the Lake College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, (494)-679-4501 to award associate and bachelor’s degrees.

Minimum Admission Requirements

The applicant for admission into the Forensic Science degree program must:

1. Have successfully completed 65 credit hours of required courses.

2. Have a C or better in all science courses required for the degree.

3. Have an overall GPA of 2.5.

4. Have the recommendation of the Dean of Arts and Sciences and the Forensic Science Program director.

Curriculum

The Bachelor of Science degree in forensic science will be offered via two routes: through an Arts and Sciences curriculum or as a completion degree for students with an associate of science degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences (CLS). The Arts and Sciences route requires 131 credit hours. Besides completing the general education requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree, the students are required to complete 26 credit hours in forensic sciences, 22 required credit hours in biology, and 23 required credit hours in chemistry.

The CLS route requires that the clinical laboratory technician student complete the associate degree program before beginning the Forensic Science program. The students must complete all of the Arts and Sciences courses in the Forensic Science curriculum, with the exception of analytical chemistry (CHEM 255 & 256) or immunology (BIOL 480). The total credit hours required to complete the program is 153.

Current OLOLC Catalog Information:

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REQUEST FOR MATERIALS

For more information about the Forensic Science program email Dr. Michael Silveira, msilveir@ololcollege.edu, or to request an application packet, please call (225) 768-1700 or e-mail: ololcinfo@ololcollege.edu.

Our Lady of the Lake College assures equal opportunity for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status in the admission to, participation in, or employment of its program and activities. Our Lady of the Lake College will make reasonable special services and accommodations for students with learning or physical disabilities. Students desiring to self-identify may complete a special needs assessment form available from any office at the college.

Contents

MASTER OF MEDICAL SCIENCE

Physician Associate Studies

MASTER OF SCIENCE

Nursing

Nurse Anesthesia

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Biology
Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Forensic Science

Gerontology
Health Sciences
Health Service Administration
Human Medicine
Nursing (RN to BSN Program)

BACHELOR OF ARTS
Behavioral Sciences
Humanities

POST - BACCALAUREATE
Premedical Program

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
Arts and Sciences
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Long-Term Care Administration
Nursing