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Anthropology Minor (18-21 credits)
The opportunity to complete a minor in anthropology can very effectively complement a student’s work in a number of related areas. Students with majors in the social and natural sciences, arts, and humanities, can benefit from the cross-cultural and time-depth perspectives inherent in anthropology.
It is recommended that the student contact their faculty advisor for guidance in the development of an appropriate minor.
Minor in Forensic Anthropology
The Department of Anthropology offers a minor in forensic anthropology. Emphasis is on forensic archaeological recovery and documentation, forensic otology, and pathology, all taught within the context of the cross-cultural perspective of anthropology. The minor is a grouping of both basic and upper division courses in forensic anthropology providing an adequate undergraduate specialization in this area of study.
The required courses, listed blow, can be supplemented (optional by additional elective courses, recommended through advisement, to satisfy specific needs). All requisite courses carry an essential 25-hour component of field/laboratory work. The course sequence for the minor is designed so that it can be completed within four academic semesters. Students selecting a forensic anthropology minor will be assigned to an advisor to best integrate their work with that of their major field.
The courses (20 credits) are drawn from the existing anthropology department inventory, and are offered on a regular basis.
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Physical Anthropology |
4 |
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Archaeology |
4 |
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Humankind, Culture, & Environment
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4 |
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Jaws, Teeth, Forensic Dentistry
Cross-listed as BIO 362
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4 |
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Forensic Anthropology
Cross-listed as ENV 441
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4 |
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Total Credits: |
20 |
The minor is supported by our laboratory facilities, including the repository areas for our unique archaeological and anthropological collections. Our skeletal collections, an official loan status with associated research and publication rights, present a singular hands-on opportunity for our students. We utilize instrumentation ranging from traditionally employed tools to the latest computerized equipment. Our students are trained during laboratory study on the analysis of various assemblages that include litchis, ceramic, organic perishables, ecofacts, geoarchaeological materials, faunal remains, and both dry and cremated human remains.
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Contact Us
For additional information, please contact:
Department of Anthropology
Blodgett Hall, Room 102
Adelphi University
P.O. Box 701
Garden City, NY 11530-0701
p - 516.877.4110
f - 516.877.4117
This page last modified on March 3, 2008.
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