The forensic anthropology minor will accommodate those with an interest in law enforcement, students who intend to work as crime scene technicians, and students who are planning to pursue post-graduate education in legal or forensic science fields. The minor will also prepare students for graduate work specifically in forensic anthropology or another specialization in bioanthropology.
Forensic anthropology is the application of bioanthropology to the legal system and humanitarian matters. Forensic anthropologists apply standard scientific techniques to locate and recover suspicious remains, then work to evaluate the age, sex, ancestry, stature, and other individualizing characteristics of a decedent from the skeleton.
A minor in forensic anthropology will provide participation in law enforcement practices and forensic lab experiences. Forensic anthropology skills are in demand in educational settings, museums, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), law enforcement agencies, medical examiner and coroner offices, private companies, or as part of federal level response teams such as a Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team (DMORT).
We offer TWO forensic anthropology tracks to help tailor the minor toward students’ specific practical needs.
Students may take either the criminal justice or anthropology course option:
Students may take either the criminal justice or anthropology course option:
Two Western Oregon University forensic anthropology professors discuss forensic anthropology: what it is, how it works, how it’s changing.
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