What is the Forensic Anthropology Option?
The forensic anthropology option is a way to satisfy the requirements for the Master of Arts (MA) degree in anthropology while concentrating on classes of relevance to forensic anthropology. There are two ways to do this: • Students can develop and demonstrate research skill by pursuing the thesis track. This will help prepare them to pursue a research oriented career or to continue their graduate education toward a doctorate at The University of Montana or another institution. • Alternatively, students can develop and demonstrate competency in forensic anthropology by pursuing the professional paper track, which will help them to prepare for a career as a forensic anthropologist, forensic scientist, osteoarchaeologist, bioarchaeologist, or other field that emphasizes the practical application of skills in skeletal analysis. The University of Montana — Missoula does not maintain a research collection of human skeletal remains so most students choose the professional paper track and wr
