1. Forensic Chemistry Program curriculum evaluated by graduating students (2019-2023)

Overall forensic chemistry curriculum was challenging and relevant (2019-2023) 1 (strongly disagree)  = 0.0%; 2 = 0.0%; 3 (neither agree or disagree) = 10.0%; 4 = 35.0%; 5 (strongly agree) = 55%)

2. Academic preparation for forensic/scientific lab employment evaluated by graduating students (2019-2023)

After completing the program, I feel academically prepared to seek employment in a forensic/scientific laboratory (2019-2023) 1 (strongly disagree)  = 1.3%; 2 = 0.0%; 3 (neither agree or disagree) = 13.8%; 4 = 53.8%; 5 (strongly agree) = 31.3%

3. The self-evaluation of the quality of Forensic Chemistry Program by graduating students (2019-2023)

I am satisfied with the overall quality of the Forensic Chemistry Program (2019-2023) 1 (strongly disagree)  = 0.0%; 2 = 2.5%; 3 (neither agree or disagree) = 2.5%; 4 = 52.5%; 5 (strongly agree) = 42.5%

4. Forensic Chemistry student employment status after graduation (2018-2022)

4.	B.S. in Forensic Chemistry Graduates 2018-2022 occupation after graduation Grad School = 38%; Gov/Research = 14%; Industry =48%; teaching = 0%

5. Evaluation of students by internship host laboratories (2009-2023)

5.	Assessment by Internship host (N=127) Does not meet standards = 0%; approaching standards = 9%; meets standards = 30%; exceeds standards = 61%

6. 10-year enrollment and graduation rates for the B.S. in Forensic Chemistry

Line graph depicting yearly enrollment and graduation trends amongst different student groups.

Total Students

2013-14 – 68 Students
2014-15 – 85 Students
2015-16 – 79 Students
2016-17 – 73 Students
2017-18 – 87 Students
2018-19 – 74 Students
2019-20 – 54 Students
2020-21 – 65 Students
2021-22 – 67 Students
2022-23 – 54 Students

Pre-Forensic Students

2013-14 – 32 Students
2014-15 – 48 Students
2015-16 – 45 Students
2016-17 – 42 Students
2017-18 – 58 Students
2018-19 – 44 Students
2019-20 – 31 Students
2020-21 – 40 Students
2021-22 – 42 Students
2022-23 – 35 Students

Forensic Students

2013-14 – 36 Students
2014-15 – 37 Students
2015-16 – 34 Students
2016-17 – 31 Students
2017-18 – 29 Students
2018-19 – 30 Students
2019-20 – 23 Students
2020-21 – 25 Students
2021-22 – 25 Students
2022-23 – 19 Students

Forensic Chemistry Degrees Awarded

2013-14 – 8 Students
2014-15 – 7 Students
2015-16 – 7 Students
2016-17 – 12 Students
2017-18 – 7 Students
2018-19 – 9 Students
2019-20 – 4 Students
2020-21 – 7 Students
2021-22 – 13 Students
2022-23 – 9 Students

 

7. 4- and 6-year graduation rates

Line graph depicting yearly enrollment and graduation trends amongst different student groups.