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Aug 30, 2025
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2025-26 Undergraduate 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:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the foundational material in the sub-disciplines of Anthropology, including action anthropology, archaeology, biological anthropology, linguistic anthropology, and sociocultural anthropology.
- Describe the methodologies used to conduct anthropological fieldwork in at least one sub-discipline.
- Compare the major theoretical frameworks within anthropology using an historical perspective.
- Develop a research question and/or hypothesis relevant to anthropological research.
- Communicate anthropological knowledge clearly and effectively in writing.
- Perform a forensic anthropological analysis of human remains.
- Demonstrate professional standards for ethical treatment of human remains.
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Bachelor's Degree Requirements
All relevant degree requirements must be completed, in addition to the major requirements listed below. Total Credit Hours Required for Major: 39
Required Core Courses: 12 credit hours
Core courses required for all Anthropology majors 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
Total credit hours for semester: 16
Total credit hours for semester: 15
Total credit hours for semester: 15
Total credit hours for semester: 15
Total credit hours for semester: 15
Total credit hours for semester: 15
Total credit hours for semester: 13
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