Applied Forensic Studies Undergraduate Certificate
This 13-15 credit-hour undergraduate certificate is designed for degree-seeking students of any major who are interested in forensic studies. Students will learn specific psychological and anthropological skills used in forensic labs and discuss social factors and biases behind their methods and theories.
Students will gain applied experience through an internship, co-op, or research experience. It is designed to prepare students for entry or advancement in forensic science careers.
Contact the Department of Philosophy, Anthropology, and Religion or the Department of Psychology for more information.
Program Requirements
Required Courses I (12 hours)
| ANT 341 | Forensic Sciences | 3(3-0) |
| ANT 342 | Principles of Forensic Anthropology | 3(3-0) |
| PSY 100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3(3-0) |
| PSY 339 | Law and Forensic Psychology | 3(3-0) |
Required Courses II (1-3 hours)
Select one of the following:
| ANT 498 | Independent Studies In Anthropology | 1-12(Spec) |
| PSY 490 | Field Placement in Psychology | 3(Spec) |
| PSY 496 | Directed Research | 1-6(Spec) |
| PSY 497 | Independent Study | 1-4(Spec) |
Total: 13-15 semester hours