1.1.	Exact Description of Proposed Revisions Certificate in Death Investigation Certificate in Forensic Science Certificate in Forensic Toxicology
1.2.	Department or Functional Equivalent Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program Criminal Justice Programs Department of Anthropology Department of Chemistry
1.3.	School, College, or Functional Equivalent College of Letters and Science School of Allied Health Professions School of Social Welfare

2.1.	Statement of Program Objectives The objectives of the certificate programs in forensics are to train students in basic skills that will provide the foundation for careers in the fields of law enforcement, death investigation, pathology, and toxicology. Certificates will be offered in Death Investigation, Forensic Science, and Forensic Toxicology. Where applicable, the curriculum will meet the criteria required for professional certification examinations (Medicolegal Death Investigation, Toxicological Chemist).
2.2.	Describe the Course of Study Undergraduate students will maintain their identity as majors in the original departments and will continue progress toward a baccalaureate degree while in the certificate program. Courses will include lecture presentations and laboratory experiences that cover fundamental areas of forensic science, and provide unique instruction on techniques that are essential in the specific certificates. Students will be given instruction by faculty at UWM and forensic professionals in the Milwaukee Community. The programs may be taken as a post-baccalaureate educational certificate program. Individuals who are not enrolled in a degree program at UWM, but are seeking continuing education for career development may be admitted to courses in the certificate programs by meeting prerequisites with equivalent experience or consent of the instructor.
2.3.	Relationship to Existing University Mission and Academic Plan The three certificate programs pull together the unique forensic expertise of faculty in three schools at UWM and the two major forensic centers in the Milwaukee Community in a cooperative effort to train students for a career in forensics. The students will be offered a true multidisciplinary experience while maintaining their identity as majors in specific departments. The certificate programs will not only teach basic skills, but will provide the foundation for jobs in the field of forensics.
2.4.	Closely Related UWM Programs and Areas of Strength There are no related programs offered on this campus.

3.1.	Additional Faculty Required None. All of the required courses in each of the certificates are either currently offered or are concurrently submitted for approval as new courses offered by UWM faculty or sponsored by partners in the community.
3.2.	Library Resources The library currently carries a number of the research journals related to forensics. Additional holdings may be requested in the future.
3.3.	Required Additional Facilities and Equipment The facilities for the delivery of existing and new courses are sufficient. The Advisory Committee is supported by a Campus Opportunity Fund for purchase of equipment. No additional equipment or space is needed at this time.
3.4.	Program Costs The cost of this program is primarily associated with compensation of ad hoc instructors. This cost will be shared between the Departments that have students enrolled in the courses delivered by ad hoc instructors. Based on inquiries from prospective students, tuition revenues are expected to more than offset the cost of the program.
3.5.	Resource Reallocation None resource reallocation is requested.

Additional courses with forensic content are listed below. Check prerequisites or consult the instructor for eligibility. The following courses are recommended, but are not requirements for the Certificate in Death Investigation:

Additional courses with forensic content are listed below. Check prerequisites or consult the instructor for eligibility. The following courses are recommended, but are not requirements for the Certificate in Forensic Science:

Additional courses with forensic content are listed below. Check prerequisites or consult the instructor for eligibility. The following courses are recommended, but are not requirements for the Certificate in Forensic Toxicology:

1. The requirements for the Certificates in Death Investigation, Forensic Science, and Forensic Toxicology are approved as reflected in the summary of Program Objectives and Undergraduate Bulletin Copy.
   
   
2. The program requirements are effective retroactively to September 2000, following administrative approval of recommendation #1 above. Students who have begun taking courses toward the Certificate Programs prior to its administrative approval may continue under the requirements as described herein.