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Minor: Forensic Anthropology
(ANTH)

The minor in Forensic Anthropology is the study of human remains for medicolegal purposes, relying on facets of human anatomy, skeletal biology, human behavior, taphonomy, and pathology. Forensics applies these sciences to the legal process.

TOP FIVE

REASONS TO STUDY
Forensic Anthropology

1. Understand modern human biology and medicine.


2. Supplement your major with specialized knowledge and experience.


3. Transform your education with applied skills to tackle real-world situations.


4. Prepare for a variety of career paths, including in medicine and law.

COURSES YOU
MAY NEED

• ANTH 270


• ANTH 176


• Three of: ANTH 366, ANTH 376, ANTH 473, ANTH 474, ANTH 479


• One of: ANTH 162, ANTH 145, ANTH 471

MINOR CREDITS

Required       8 credits
Electives       16 credits

Total       24 credits

WHERE CAN I GO?

• Medical groups, hospitals, and clinics


• Law enforcement agencies


• Research institutes


• Colleges and universities


• Museums

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

• Critical thinking and analysis


• Qualitative and quantitative analysis


• Intersection of medical and legal fields

MAJORS COMMONLY
COMBINED WITH:

• Human Physiology


• Sociology


• Biology


• General Science

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