Forensic Anthropology Minor – Academics

Forensic Anthropology Minor

Intended for criminal justice majors, this minor program takes a deep dive into the anthropological aspects of forensic science to cover osteology (study of bones), archaeology and DNA analysis. You can also take courses on forensic investigations, spatial studies and psychology.

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credits required for the Forensic Anthropology minor

of master's degree can be completed as an undergrad at WOU

of students who apply to WOU are selected for admission

student clubs and organizations are waiting to welcome you in

Highlights of the program

Have the opportunity to get hands-on experience with forensic skills
Understand how maps, measurements and spatial information can help reconstruct a crime scene
Explore the social construct of race

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Faculty

MISTY WEITZEL

Professor, Division Chair, Criminal Justice Sciences
weitzelm@wou.edu

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Phone: 503-838-8733

E-mail: criminaljustice@wou.edu

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Forensic Anthropology Minor

credits required for the Forensic Anthropology minor

of master's degree can be completed as an undergrad at WOU

of students who apply to WOU are selected for admission

student clubs and organizations are waiting to welcome you in

Highlights of the program

Example Courses

Faculty

MISTY WEITZEL

QUESTIONS - Forensic Anthropology Minor

Contact Us

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