What is a good grad school for forensic anthropology?
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Baylor University in Waco Texas.
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4 years college, plus 2 years forensic school
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University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas.  I know they have an excellent microbiology program.  check it out for forensics.
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http://www.schoolsofcriminaljustice.biz/forensic-science.php?src=aff3_gooforensics_school3 Try this site. I hope it helps you.
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Hey, that's cool!! My best friend's nephew just finished his first year of college to be a CSI. The show is what inspired him to become one. She told me the other day that he has 6 or 7 more years to go. \n\nI did a search on the internet for websites about forensic science. Here's the link to my search results. http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=ytff1-&p=forensic%20science&ei=UTF-8\n\nStick to your dream and good luck in the future!!
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Where I work (a state police crime lab) there are two people with biology degrees. One has a masters in Forensic Science and the other doesn't have a masters degree at all. We test drugs. If you want to get into DNA I would recommend a master's in biology with a concentration in Forensics to get the analytical instrumentation experience. If you are interested in toxicology, controlled substances, or blood alcohol, a biology degree should be enough as long as you have enough analytical chemistry to understand the instrumentation. A master's degree will definitely make you more competitive- which is important with as popular as this field has gotten. But you don't HAVE to get a masters in forensics; it could be in biochemistry, biology, chemistry. As long as you know what GC-MS, FTIR, and head space GC are when you're done. Good luck!
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Partial list of US News Rankings of Earth Science Graduate Program is given below:\n\n1. Cal Tech \n2. MIT \n2. Stanford \n4. UC Berkeley \n5. Columbia\n5. Michigan\n7. Penn State\n8. Arizona\n9. Harvard\n9. Texas\n11. Princeton\n11. UCLA11\n11. Washington\n11. Yale\n\nCal Tech and MIT are the leaders.\nGood Luck\nNBS
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University of TN - Knoxville has one of the best in the nation. That's where the famous "boneyard" is that has been featured in documentaries and used as a setting in a top mystery book.  I don't know the cost.
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Looking on the web, I would suggest that you look towards doing a College/University course in Forensic Science, as this appears to be the general requirement of the job.
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Well, the idea of "best" depends on what you are looking for. UT Austin is clearly the most renowned of the two depts. It will be a big dept, very research focused, a number of classes taught by grad students, some very good opportunities to hear seminars by leading psychologists. San Antonio is likely to be smaller, more personal interaction, more classes taught by regular faculty.\n\nSo, the best depends on what you want. If you want best from the outside, UT Austin has it hands down. If you want best in terms of fit for your daughter, I don't think you can tell this until you and she have actually visited the schools and talked to students and sat in on classes and looked at what fits best for her.\n\nGood luck! A fun but scary time! Either way it will be a good education for her.
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yes, keep up with your sciences! With some forensic science degrees, a biology minor is permitted/recommended. Don't neglect your chemistry courses, please! Some kinesiology might be required, but on the whole, DNA, fingerprinting, anthropology, logic/reasoning, etc. courses are needed (don't worry about these, just take these in lieu of another elective; summer sessions will help with getting these out of the way). Get on the web, and search for universities that offer forensic science degrees. Michigan has an awesome program, and so do Sam Houston State University and UTSA (University of Texas at San Antonio, in Texas.    Hope this helps!
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US News and World Report (link below) ranks both grad schools and undergrad schools.  I would look at Universities in Illinois.  Look at which departments have GRADUATE degrees in that area (they will have better professors and programs than schools without grad degrees).  You can then compare them at USNews if you would like.  I don't know what a grad degree would be in for nutrition and dietetics, but maybe you know someone in the field you could ask?  Good luck!
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University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh\nSmall teaching college, inexpensive, close to home, good teachers\nDominican University for second Masters\nVery cool building of stone and ivy--looks like it belongs in a gothic movie.
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http://www.aafs.org/default.asp?section_id=resources&page_id=colleges_and_universities#fepac\nColleges and unversity approved by the american academy of forensic science http://www.aafs.org/\nhttp://www.forensicdna.com/careers.htm\n# You will need, at a minimum, a Bachelors degree (or coursework equivalent) in a physical science such as chemistry, biology or physics. Coursework should be heavy on chemistry and ideally include microscopy and statistics.\n# Whether or not you pursue a graduate degree or a degree specifically in forensic science should be based on your personal situation and preferences. There is no general industry standard. If you are interested in a specific lab, call the director to ask what they are looking for.\n# Schools offering degrees in forensic science can be found through these Forensic Education Links\n# You may be interested in one of the non-accredited forensic science courses we offer on-line or through the Univesity of California at Berkeley Extention. For more information go to Classes in Forensic Science\n# The following articles contain information about educational requirements for jobs in forensic science.\n\nWhat should look for is a BS in biology or chemistry
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Forensic Psychology, if you have a sciences background then Forensic Medicine.
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Well, one of my specialties is as a forensic document examiner.  I work on contract with a lot of people in law enforcement and most of them consider their work to be pretty mundane!  It's not the kind of thing you see on T.V. So if you're thinking of a career in some branch of forensic science, be prepared to spend a lot of time standing around, taking notes, and performing a good deal of laboratory work.  When I take a contract job my tools are a microscope, a scanner, and a computer.  \n\nHowever, compared to direct market sales or working in an insurance agency this stuff is pretty cool.  There are many pathways you can take, from a crime scene specialist all the way up to a medical examiner or a police detective/FBI agent.  It all depends on how good you are at science and how much schooling you want to deal with.  With a B.A. in criminal justice or biology or some related field you could be a crime scene specialist.  A lot of the training is on the job - in fact there is no degree for document analysis. \n\nCrime scene work pays the least and it can get pretty gross, but if you want to be in the big middle of an investigation, there you go.  From there on up you have other tiers of work.  You could get a degree and become a cop or apply for admission to the FBI.  This requires a lot more schooling and excellent grades.  You could also get an M.A. or a PhD in a field like physical anthropology and work as a forensic anthropologist.  This work is very cool but also very competitive.  Forensic psychology is another good field, but these areas that are highly specialized require a lot of schooling.  For instance I'm 32 and still working on my PhD.  \n\nIt depends on your aptitude for science and education.  Take a look at how much of that you're willing to handle and go from there!
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A major in anthropology can be an avenue to a variety of professions and careers.  Anthropology graduates are now working in business, government, education, and linguistics; graduates are now working on cultural and social problems, research and development for city and state governments and population centers.  Other graduates have successfully completed advanced degrees in related fields and professions.  Because career prospects in professional anthropology are increasingly dependent upon education beyond the bachelor's degree, seniors with a good record are encouraged to go on to graduate school to work for an advanced degree in anthropology.  Individuals with bachelor's or master's degrees in anthropology often find positions in museums and universities, in community action and development programs, governmental agencies and departments, and in industrial and business organizations, including foundations--as well as in those professions mentioned above.  The prospects for employment as a professional anthropologist are considerably enhanced with the possession of a Ph.D. degree.  The majority of professional anthropologists are associated with universities, colleges and museums in teaching and research positions.\n\nA list of some of the areas in which anthropology graduates have found work follows:\nCommunity Development\nEthnographic Photography/Film-making\nCounseling, Social Work\nMedical Anthropology\nEnvironmental Safety and Health\nMuseum Education Departments\nForeign Market Research\nNatural & Cultural Resource Management\nForeign Service \nOccupational Safety\nGovernment Agencies\nPersonnel\nHealth Care\nPublic Administration\nHospital Administration\nPublic Health\nInternational Agencies\nState & National Park Services\nLibrary Science\nTravel Services\nMass Communications:\nWork in Multinational Corporations\nJournalism\nWork with Minorities\nEducation Films\nZoo Education Departments