University of Georgia Franklin College of Arts and Sciences 115 courses 18 total credits
The Minor in Forensic Science provides a coherent yet flexible structure through which students from multiple majors can engage with complementary scientific, ethical, and analytical dimensions of forensic inquiry. Some examples include: Anthropology majors who typically focus on the human skeleton broadening their expertise through courses in entomology or soft tissue anatomy; Chemistry students extending their knowledge ino areas such as anatomy, physiology, and toxicology; Pre-Law students gaining practical insight into how evidence is recovered and interpreted through courses in archaeology, osteology, and criminology; and Art students deepening their understanding of anatomy, human form, and perception through coursework in osteology and forensic psychology. Forensic computing and cybersecurity, scientific illustration, forensic pathology and toxicology, crime scene investigation, and forensic archaeology and osteology are some examples of areas of study students map overlap with. By bridging multiple disciplines through its list of electives and including a capstone course, the Minor is able to function as a versatile complement to multiple majors, equipping students with the analytical and interpretive skills β and the formal credential β needed to engage with evidence-based inquiry across professional and academic contexts.
| Total Credits | 18 credits |
Entrance Requirements
Students should complete the following course as a prerequisite to the Minor:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOCI 1101 | Introductory Sociology | 3 |
Required Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 2020 | Introduction to Forensic Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 4920 | Capstone in Forensic Science | 3 |
| SOCI 3810 | Criminology | 3 |
| Total Required Courses | 9 credits | |
Group A: Medicine, Physiology, and Toxicology
Group B: Criminology and Society
Group C: The Human Body in Forensic Context
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