What should I major in if I want to be a forensic scientist if my college doesnt have this major?

Answer 1

I'm going to liken this to asking "what should I major in if I want to be a historian but my college doesn't offer history?"

The correct answer would be to change schools to one that does prepare you for the career you're interested in or to change career plans.

Answer 2

Chemistry, biology, or physics. If you want to work in the crime lab, the only thing that will get you there is a degree in a physical science. Only a couple people in my lab have the combined "forensic science" degree, which is based on chemistry anyway. As a forensic scientist you are first, last, and always a *scientist*--your job is to evaluate submitted evidence and explain your findings to the jury. You don't chase criminals or interrogate anybody, so the only degrees that will get you into the lab are those mentioned above.

As for psychology, sociology, criminal justice/criminology--none of those will get you into the lab. They are good degrees if you want to be a police officer.

Answer 3

Anything that may be useful in a forensic profession.

Chemistry
Entomology
Criminology
Etc. . . . Just about any science will work