<p>Is there a Forensic Anthropology degree possible? If so, where? :)</p>
<p>(Best example of this job we can think of is ** Bones ** and Kathy Reichs! :) )</p>
<p>My best friend would really like to get into this area but isn't sure which major would be best (for undergrad)...or what programs/degrees for grad school? Anybody?</p>
<p>Don’t get overly specialized at the undergrad level. Do an undergrad degree in anthropology and at many places you can do a subtrack in biological/physical anthropology. Take supporting coursework in other sciences, e.g., chemistry, biology, etc. Specialize at the grad level.</p>
<p>Do a degree in chemistry or chemical engineering instead. You can do anything with one of those degrees.</p>
<p>Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pa.</p>
<p>It has one of the best programs in the country, if not the best. There faculty is routinely called in to consult with investigations, and apparently some students get involved (in a very hands off way).</p>
<p>Anyways, it’s nothing like the TV show. Those people work in either a lab, or site. They don’t go chasing bad guys with the FBI. </p>
<p>Remember, it’s TV - don’t be foolish (or your “friend”) to think it’s real life. </p>
<p>The above advice is probably good, just do a typical chem/bio degree. Then move onto something like this for grad school. Besides, for the most part, you will need a grad degree to really work in the field anyways.</p>
<p>Just to be clear - It’s nothing like TV. Nothing. I hate to be stereotypical, but these people generally are “nerds”, but I mean that in a very endearing way. They do not arrest people, chase people down, ect. </p>
<p>I know some that have been called in in the aftermath of commercial airline crashes (TWA 800), which is pretty gruesome stuff.</p>
<p>Also, Duquense University in Pittsburgh, PA.</p>
<p>I don’t know if they have actually Forensic Anthropology, but they have a very good forensic program. It’s mainly bio and chem based, so it leads to things like Pathology and Toxicology.</p>
<p>It’s headed by Cera Wech (Sp?), the legendary Allegheny County, PA coroner who practically wrote the book in forensic science. He is the worlds foremost expert in forensic science and as consulted in some of the biggest investigations in recent US history.</p>
<p>Thanks for the suggestions guys. I’ve been considering taking a bio/anatomy route along with an anthropology degree…going to have to look into that a bit :)</p>
<p>To the last poster, thanks for the college suggestions. I live in Pa so they’re helpful. (Also, don’t assume things. This is not the owner of this account typing this, but her best friend. I found it would be useless to sign up for an account I’d use only once.)</p>
<p>Thanks again guys!</p>
<p>~Rachelle (not Isi 
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