APPLY FOR FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY CERTIFICATE

Undergraduate Certificate in Forensic Sciences

The Undergraduate Certificate in Forensic Sciences will provide students from multiple disciplines with broad knowledge of the wide range of forensic sciences within the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. This certificate is designed for undergraduates looking to go into public service or pursue a graduate program. This certificate is also geared toward professionals looking to gain some continuing education and stay up to date on the emerging techniques in the forensic sciences. The certificate will provide students with methods paramount to criminal and crime scene investigations, theoretical and ethical issues, and practical implementation of the forensic sciences.

Program Learning Objectives

After completing the Certificate in Forensic Sciences students will be able to:

• State and describe all the Forensic Science sections that comprise the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. 
• Communicate, speak to, and write about forensic sciences in a professional manner.
• Reproduce skills in a practical, real world setting that pertain to their area of expertise and the electives chosen.
• Students will emerge with an appreciation of all the forensic sciences sections, which will add to their marketability post-completion of the certificate.

Admission Requirements

For admission into the Certificate of Forensic Sciences one must be enrolled at Idaho State University as an undergraduate or a post-bac AND apply to the certificate program within the home department (Anthropology).

Students from any major or field can enroll in the Certificate of Forensic Sciences.

Students must complete all classes with a C or better to successfully obtain the certificate.

Course Requirements

Required Courses: 

Electives: Students will choose 2 courses from the list below. Each elective must be from a different theme.