Courses
The Forensic Anthropology Program offers a variety of courses in forensic anthropological techniques and procedures, human anatomy, osteology, pathology, human remains recovery, victim identification, death investigation, research design, expert witness testimony and forensic science. Completion of this program will prepare students to continue their graduate education in a doctoral program and/or work as a forensic anthropologist or medicolegal death investigator.
Core Curriculum
Required courses include:
- Forensic Anthropology Techniques
- Forensic Anthropological Procedures
- Anatomy
- Osteology
- Special Topics in Forensic Anthropology: Crime Scene Awareness
- Special Topics in Forensic Sciences: Human Identification
- Expert Witness Testimony
- Experimental Design and Statistics
- Advanced Osteology
- Forensic Anthropology Seminar
- Topics in Forensic Anthropology
- Applied Forensic Anthropology
- Field Methods in Forensic Anthropology
- Research in Forensic Anthropology
Visit the course descriptions page for further information on required courses.
Elective Courses
Elective courses in Anthropology and Archaeology
Students are strongly encouraged to complete selected courses in the departments of Anthropology and Archaeology on the Charles River Campus.
Elective Courses In Biomedical Forensic Sciences
Students may complete certain courses in the Biomedical Forensic Sciences program. Recommended courses include Medicolegal Death Investigation and Forensic Pathology.
View course descriptions for further information on pre-approved electives.
