Forensic Chemistry Certificate

The Chemistry Department also offers a forensic chemistry certificate, which is available to all students (not just chemistry majors).  In order to qualify for the certificate, students need to take the following courses:

CourseTitleCreditsStatus
CHM 411*Instrumental Analysis3 cr hrs 
CHM 417Forensic Chemistry3 cr hrsNEW
CHM 455Biotechnology Techniques3 cr hrs 
SOC 250Intro. to Criminology3 cr hrs 
CHM 496Forensics Internship3 cr hrsNEW

*CHM 411, Instrumental Analysis, requires General Chemistry I and II (CHM 261 and 262) and Analytical Chemistry (CHM 311) as prerequisites.

CHM 496, Forensics Internship, is an off-campus experience in which students serve as interns in a forensics laboratory.  Arrangements for placement are made by the department chair and the chemistry undergraduate advisor.  For additional information, contact the Chemistry Department.

Contact Info

Mailing Address
Cleveland State University
Dept. of Chemistry
2121 Euclid Ave., CHM
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214

Campus Location
Science & Research Center (SR)
2351 Euclid Avenue, Rm. 397

Contact Us
Phone: 216.687.2451
Fax: 216.687.9298
m.r.jones@csuohio.edu