Anthropology, Forensic Anthropology Concentration, BS

Liberal Studies Hours (42 hours)

Liberal Studies Program Requirements  

Major Requirements (36 hours)

The major requires 36 hours as follows. Nine hours of Anthropology Core courses, nine hours of  Anthropology Perspective courses, nine hours of Forensic Anthropology courses specified for the concentration, and nine hours of Anthropology Program Electives are required in the major.  Students may also finish an approved Engaged Learning Experience.  Each student has the option of working with their departmental advisor to enter into an Engaged Learning Requirement Contract.  This contract will detail the specific activities to be undertaken and corresponding deliverable to be produced during the experience. Engaged Learning Experiences may be associated with a travel course, independent study, internship, designated Engaged Learning course, or an independent engaged learning experience.

Anthropology Perspectives (9 hours)

Must take at least one course in each category:

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 30 hours at the junior-senior level at WCU to satisfy general degree requirements.

Visit the department’s website at http://www.wcu.edu/learn/departments-schools-colleges/cas/casdepts/anthsoc/anthropology-and-sociology-curriculum/eight-semester-plan-for-b.s.-in-anthropology-forensic-anthropology-concentration.asp to view the eight-semester curriculum guide.