Major in Anthropology B.S. Degree (Forensic Anthropology Concentration)

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Major Requirements

The major requires 42 hours as follows: Core (9 hours), Concentration (12), Electives (21)

Core Hours:9

ANTH 250 - Archaeology and Bioanthropology Credits: (3)
ANTH 260 - Cultural and Social Anthropology Credits: (3)
ANTH 341 - History of Anthropological Theory Credits: (3)

Concentration Hours:12

ANTH 251 - Introduction to Forensic Anthropology Credits: (3)
ANTH 364 - Human Osteology Credits: (3)
ANTH 400 - Advanced Topics in Human Osteology Credits: (3)
ANTH 401 - Osteopathology Credits: (3)

Electives

(21 hours) selected from junior and senior level anthropology courses.

Additional Requirements

To complete the program, 36 hours are required, including a second major, minor, or other approved program. Students must take at least 32 hours at the junior-senior level at WCU to satisfy general degree requirements.

Visit the department’s website at http://www.wcu.edu/3403.asp to view the 8 semester curriculum guide.