Forensic Anthropology: Frequently Asked Questions

Anthropology is the study of humankind, culturally and physically, in all times and places. Forensic Anthropology is the application of anthropological knowledge and techniques in a legal context. This involves detailed knowledge of osteology (skeletal anatomy and biology) to aid in the identification and cause of death of skeletal remains, as well as the recovery of remains using archaeological techniques.

Forensic Anthropology is the recovery and examination of human skeletal remains for the medical-legal community. This can include excavation, the creation of a biological profile, or trauma analysis, but does not include trace evidence recovery, DNA testing, Ballistic analysis, or autopsies. For more information see www.aafs.org.

Posters frequently ask sci.anthropology for advice on grad school. Out of all proportion to other specialties, though, are questions about forensic anthropology. [Summarize] Bioanthropologic

Yes. Beginning fall semester 2002 we are offering forensic anthropology options at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Click here for more information on the undergraduate option and click here for more information about the graduate option. For some general advice about forensic anthropology and forensic science click here. To find out what an "option" is, consult the appropriate section of the University's catalog or click here and scroll down to the section on Options near the bottom of the document.

In short, no. We strongly believe that a forensic anthropologist MUST obtain a PhD and become board-certified in order to practice professionally. We are not in the business of training forensic technicians, and the Master of Science in Human Biology SHOULD NOT be viewed as a terminal (final) degree for a forensic anthropologist. Funding and Opportunities

The annual forensic anthropology course is held during five days in May at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. The course fills up quickly, so if you are interested in attending the next course please contact: Department of Medical Education Armed Forces Institute of Pathology Washington, DC 20306-6000 www.afip.org/Departments/edu/index.html Toll Free Tel: (800) 577-3749 (within the U.S.) International Fax: (877) ...

The H. Ward Smith Library is not open to the public. Its mandate is to provide information services to Ministry staff and, by appointment only, professional users of forensic services. All other requests are best directed to the Related Links page for access to many of the professional forensic science associations and educational sites.

The H. Ward Smith Library is not open to the public. Its mandate is to provide information services to Ministry staff and, by appointment only, professional users of forensic services. All other requests are best directed to the Links page for access to many of the professional forensic science associations and educational sites.