Forensic Anthropology, Minor

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The forensic anthropology minor includes theoretical and methodological applications of anthropological contributions to medicolegal investigations. The required courses for this minor will: introduce students to the holistic discipline of anthropology and the applied-scope of forensic anthropology; provide essential training in human osteology; and focus on practical applications of forensic anthropological knowledge.

Total number of hours required for the Forensic Anthropology minor is 21.

Minor Requirements

The minor requires 21 hours, including all of the following (15 hours):

ANTH 110 - Origins of Civilization Credits: 3
ANTH 120 - Comparative Cultural Systems Credits: 3
ANTH 251 - Introduction to Forensic Anthropology Credits: 3
ANTH 300 - Human Osteology Credits: 3
ANTH 400 - Forensic Anthropology Method and Theory Credits: 3

Additional Requirements

Six hours of junior-senior level anthropology courses. Students may use up to three hours of Native American Studies (NAS) courses as program electives.