2024-2025 College of Southern Nevada Catalog and Student Handbook (Unofficial) 
    
    May 14, 2024  
2024-2025 College of Southern Nevada Catalog and Student Handbook (Unofficial)

Forensic Anthropology, CA


CODE: FRANTH-CT     |     TOTAL CREDITS: 30     |     FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible


GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended this program are located at www.csn.edu/gainful-employment.

DESCRIPTION
The Forensic Anthropology certificate program provides a foundation in the biological, social, and applied components of forensic activities in which anthropologists engage. The certificate program is designed to prepare students for a variety of pathways leading to careers in forensic anthropology at local and national levels. The program offers students opportunities for practical application of learning within an academic framework.

COMPUTATION & HUMAN RELATIONS COMPONENTS
  • Computation: MATH 120/120E
  • Human Relations: SOC 101

ACADEMIC MAP

CSN CA Forensic Anthropology Map    


 

Student Learning Outcomes


  1. Apply core concepts in cultural anthropology, physical anthropology, medical anthropology, and forensic anthropology.
  2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of human skeletal anatomy.
  3. Analyze and construct a biological profile.
  4. Understand the ethical responsibilities expected of forensic anthropology.
  5. Articulate the role of forensic anthropology in human rights and disaster response.

General Education Requirements


TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 15


 

Major Requirements


TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CREDITS: 15


Grades of D+, D, and D- in the major requirements (occupational) area in a Certificate of Achievement program will not count toward graduation requirements.