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.

Curriculum Guide for Anthropology (Forensic Anthropology Concentration) B.S.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
190 First Year Seminar Credits: (3)
JS 101 Jumpstart Credits: (0)

ENGL 101 - Composition I Credits: (3)
HEAL 123 - Health and Wellness Credits: (3)
or
HSCC 101 - Nutrition, Fitness, and Wellness Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

C2 Math Credits: (3)
C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
P4 Humanities Credits: (3)

ENGL 102 - Composition II Credits: (3)

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)
P3 History Credits: (3)
General Elective Credits: (3)

ANTH 260 - Cultural and Social Anthropology Credits: (3)
CMHC 201 - Introduction to Speech Communication Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

P6 World Cultures Credits: (3)
Minor/Approved Program Credits: (3)
General Elective Credits: (3)

ANTH 250 - Archaeology and Bioanthropology Credits: (3)
ANTH 251 - Introduction to Forensic Anthropology Credits: (3)

Junior Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

P1-P6 Jr-Sr Perspective Credits: (3)
Minor/Approved Program Credits: (3)
General Elective Credits: (3)

ANTH 341 - History of Anthropological Theory Credits: (3)
ANTH 364 - Human Osteology Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

ANTH Elective Credits: (6)
Minor/Approved Program Credits: (3)
General Elective Credits: (3)

ANTH 400 - Advanced Topics in Human Osteology Credits: (3)

Graduation Fee

After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier.

Senior Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

ANTH Elective Credits: (9)
Minor/Approved Program Credits: (3)

ANTH 401 - Osteopathology Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

ANTH Elective Credits: (6)
Minor/Approved Program Credits: (3)
General Elective Credits: (6)

Total Hours for Degree: 120

Additional Information

Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved institution.

Total hours of Prerequisites:

ANTH 250 - Archaeology and Bioanthropology Credits: (3)
and
ANTH 260 - Cultural and Social Anthropology Credits: (3)