Tri-State University offers a Bachelor of Science degree in forensic science. The 124 semester hours required for graduation are interlaced with in-depth courses in the field of forensic science, including: biochemistry, toxicology, and criminal procedures and evidence. In all, 58 credit hours are required in the subject matter for a forensic science major.

The program is specifically designed for students interested in being crime/arson scene investigators, scientists, or lab technicians. At TSU, small, individualized classes provide hands-on technical training on state-of-the-art equipment which includes: comparison microscopes, an atomic absorption spectrophotometer, a gas chromatography mass spectrophotometer, and high-pressure liquid chromatography equipment. Several classes are taught by adjunct professor who currently work in the field of forensic science at the Indiana State Police crime laboratory. Should a student decide to major in forensic science and earn a minor in criminal justice, business, or computer science, the departments at TSU will work together to provide a tailored education.