May 05, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Anthropology Major, BA - Forensic Concentration


The Forensic concentration in Anthropology provides undergraduate students with a unique hands on program geared for work or research in the medicolegal community upon successful completion of the degree.  The program emphasizes how anthropologists  contribute to the forensic sciences in a unique manner.  Courses provide students with practical experiences in the handling of biological evidence while encouraging ethical and responsible conduct.  The unique series of 1 credit practical courses that supplement more traditional course structures make this a distinct academic major. 

College Requirements


Arts and Sciences  

Major Requirements:


The major consists of at least 30 hours.

Concentration Requirements


Select one course:

If a 3-credit hour course is selected to fulfill this requirement, take one additional ANTH 300 or 400-level course to complete the major requirements.

Select at least one upper-division anthropology course from each of the following four lists.