2023-24 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Oct 03, 2024  
2023-24 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Anthropology: Concentration in Forensic Anthropology [ANT_FANT]


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The forensic anthropology concentration in the Sociology/Anthropology Department provides focused training in human skeletal anatomy as it applies to medico-legal contexts. Coursework emphasizes hands-on training in human osteology and forensic anthropological methods. The program includes opportunities for field-based learning activities and applied research opportunities in the Bioarchaeology and Forensic Anthropology Laboratory (BAFL).

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the foundational material in the sub-disciplines of Anthropology, including action anthropology, archaeology, biological anthropology, linguistic anthropology, and sociocultural anthropology. 
  2. Describe the methodologies used to conduct anthropological fieldwork in at least one sub-discipline. 
  3. Compare the major theoretical frameworks within anthropology using an historical perspective. 
  4. Develop a research question and/or hypothesis relevant to anthropological research. 
  5. Communicate anthropological knowledge clearly and effectively in writing. 
  6. Perform a forensic anthropological analysis of human remains.
  7. Demonstrate professional standards for ethical treatment of human remains.

Total Credit Hours Required for Major: 39


Forensic Anthropology Concentration Courses: 15 credit hours


The following three courses are required for the concentration

Anthropology Electives: 12 credit hours


Students fulfill these credit hours by choosing four anthropology courses, three of which must be 300 level or above.  

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 120


Example of the B.A. in Anthropology: Forensic Anthropology Concentration over four years


Total credit hours for semester: 16


First Year Spring


Total credit hours for semester: 16


Second Year Fall


Total credit hours for semester: 15


Second Year Spring


Total credit hours for semester: 15


Third Year Fall


Total credit hours for semester: 15


Third Year Spring


  • (3 cr. hr.)
  • GE course (3 cr. hr.)
    Elective course (3 cr. hr.)
    Elective course (3 cr. hr.)
    Elective course (3 cr. hr.)

Total credit hours for semester: 15


Fourth Year Fall


Total credit hours for semester: 15


Fourth Year Spring


Total credit hours for semester: 13


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