Forensic Anthropology Certificate
College: College of Social Sciences & Professional Studies
The certificate in Forensic Anthropology is designed to give students a foundational education in the methods employed in forensic anthropology, as well an introduction to many other forensic science disciplines. Through this coursework, students learn to gather and analyze scientific data, develop research questions and projects, and communicate scientific findings. Students are also exposed to the complex and ever- changing ethical and legal landscapes surrounding the forensic sciences.
Program Learning Outcomes
- The ability to synthesize knowledge of human skeletal anatomy with evolutionary processes and genetics.
- Critically analyze data and other information in light of scientific principles and methods.
- The ability to communicate often complex scientific data, methods, and theories to lay persons in a variety of professional pursuits.
- A thorough understanding of the legal precedents pertaining to physical evidence, the standards employed by forensic scientists, and expert witness testimony.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ANTH 202 | Human Evolution | 3 |
| ANTH 310 | Forensic Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 491 | Anthropology Fieldwork | 3 |
| or CRMJ 357 | Forensic Recovery Methods | |
| CRMJ 355 | Forensic Evidence | 3 |
| Electives | 3 | |
| Advanced Human Evolution | ||
| Forensic and Mortuary Archaeology | ||
| Repatriation: The Return of Human Remains | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | |
University Requirements for Undergraduate Certificates
Course work in a certificate must be completed with a minimum 2.00 GPA. Departments or programs may require a higher GPA.
A minimum of 9 credits in a certificate program must be taken at UW-Parkside. Individual departments and programs may require more than 9 credits to be taken at UW-Parkside.