Forensic Anthropology Certificate

Forensic Anthropology Advisor: Nicholas Passalacqua, passalacqua.19@osu.edu

The 16-credit hour Forensic Anthropology Certificate introduces students to the methods, practices, and ethical considerations surrounding osteological and bioarchaeological analyses as they pertain to forensic enquiry. Emphasis is on a hands-on approach to the field, with core classes structured around applied teaching with real human remains, and a replica excavation. 

Required core course (13 credits):  
>ANTHROP 2200: Physical Anthropology (4) 
ANTHROP 5607: Human Osteology (3) 
ANTHROP 5644: Forensic Anthropology (3) 
ANTHROP 5686: Practical Training in Forensic Anthropology (3)

Elective courses (3 credits): In addition, students will select one more course (3 credits) from those listed below.  
ANTHROP 3504: Introduction to Anatomy (3)  
 ANTHROP 5608: Skeletal Biology (3)  
ANTHROP 5610: Bioarchaeology (3) 

Prerequisites: 
ANTHROP 2200: Biol 1100 or equivalent
ANTHROP 5607: 2200 or permission
ANTHROP 5644: 2200/5607/or permission
ANTHROP 5686: none
ANTHROP 3504: none
ANTHROP 5608: 2200/5607/or permission 
ANTHROP 5610: 2200/or permission 

Department of Anthropology Undergraduate advisor:  
Cameron Beason  
beason.11@osu.edu 
(614) 292-6961 
4060 Smith Laboratory
174 W. 18th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210