Anthropology (Forensic Anthropology Concentration), B.S.

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Total number of hours for the program: 120. Students must meet all requirements indicated including a second major, minor, or other approved program.

Liberal Studies Hours: 42

Liberal Studies Program Requirements

Major Requirements (36 hours)

The major requires 36 hours as follows. Nine hours of Anthropology Core courses, twelve hours of Forensic Anthroplology courses specified for the concentration, and fifteen hours of Anthropolgoy Program Electives are required in the major.

Anthropology Core

Must take:

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

Forensic Anthropology Concentration

Must take:

ANTH 251 - Introduction to Forensic Anthropology Credits: (3)
ANTH 364 - Human Osteology Credits: (3)
ANTH 400 - Human Osteology Method & Theory Credits: (3)
ANTH 401 - Bone Trauma & Modification Credits: (3)

Anthropology Program Electives

Electives (15 hours) selected from junior and senior level anthropology courses.

Additional Program Requirements (42 hours)

To complete the program, 42 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.