This program lets students start undergraduate studies at ASU while they raise their English proficiency and academic grades. They will take a combination of English language and academic courses, and receive extra support to prepare them for degree-level study in the USA. By successfully completing ASU-USA Pathways, they will earn transferable credits and are guaranteed admission to Year 1 of selected ASU majors.

Forensic science is the study and application of scientific methods to matters of law. The BS program in Forensic Science emphasizes laboratory coursework in chemistry and biology as both areas provide essential experience with techniques commonly used in crime labs. Rigorous coursework in the natural and mathematical sciences is required to ensure graduates are competitive in the workforce. The program is enhanced by a focus on oral communication skills that help prepare graduates for the multifaceted, trans-disciplinary aspects of careers in forensic science, such as providing articulate expert witness testimony.

If a student is interested in pursuing a career as a forensic DNA analyst, nine cumulative hours of coursework in biochemistry, molecular biology and genetics are required, and coursework in population genetics is desirable.