Certificate of Achievement in Forensic Anthropology

College of Southern Nevada

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.Student Learning OutcomesApply core concepts in cultural anthropology, physical anthropology, medical anthropology, and forensic anthropology.Demonstrate a working knowledge of human skeletal anatomy.Analyze and construct a biological profile.Understand the ethical responsibilities expected of forensic anthropology.Articulate the role of forensic anthropology in human rights and disaster response