Forensic Anthropology (Minor)
This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2025-Spring 2026 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.
Minor in Forensic Anthropology
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences (AS)
Department: Anthropology
Academic Plan Code(s): FORSMINOR
The forensic anthropology minor provides a holistic and engaged curriculum in human osteology, paleopathology (disease in the past), and archaeology. Students receive foundational training osteology and learn how to observe and measure variation (biological age, sex, and stature) in human skeletons.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 202 | Biological Anthropology - S | 3-4 |
| or ANTH 207 | Principles of Biological Anthropology - B | |
| ANTH 204 | Archaeology - D2, SB | 3-4 |
| or ANTH 206 | Principles of Archaeology - B | |
| ANTH 327 | The Human Skeleton | 3 |
| ANTH 410 | Skeletal Forensics | 3 |
| CHEM 201 | General Chemistry I - S | 3 |
| or BIOL 260 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | |
| Select two of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Zooarchaeology | ||
| Anthropology of Infectious Disease | ||
| Dental Anthropology | ||
| Special Topics in Biological Anthropology | ||
| Forensic Anthropology Field School | ||
| Field Methods in Archaeology | ||
| Cooperative Internship in Anthropology | ||
| Methods in Biological Anthropology - WR 1 | ||
| Methods in Skeletal Forensics - WR 1 | ||
| Forensic Science and Investigative Techniques | ||
| Behavioral Analysis of Violent Crime | ||
| Forensic Psychology | ||
| Minimum Total Hours | 21-23 | |
At least three (3) semester hours of the requirements for a minor must be successfully completed while enrolled in the University of Louisville.
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Meets the A&S upper-level requirement in written communication (WR)
