With its close ties to the Smithsonian Institution, George Washington University has prided itself on its anthropological programs. Its bachelor's of science program in biological anthropology includes a requirement for forensic science, which rounds out the field of study that includes courses in cellular biology, organismal biology and neuropsychology.
George Washington University
Anthropology Department
2110 G St. NW
Washington, D.C. 20052
202-994-6075
gwu.edu
This institution provides continuing medical education to military and civilian physicians who care to further their knowledge in pathology, radiology and other subfields, including forensic toxicology. Forensic toxicology diverges from the strictly anthropological in that it focuses on the effects of chemicals on living (or previously living) organisms. The institute maintains an accredited program with its chief laboratory outside Washington, D.C., in Rockville, Maryland, where its students and researchers work with the Department of Defense on a number of military and civilian cases.
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology
6825 16th St. NW
Washington, D.C. 20306
202-782-2100
afip.org
Just outside Washington, D.C., in Virginia, George Mason University offers an interdisciplinary forensic science program that includes undergraduate students, graduate students and established industry professionals. The course of study includes forensic etymology and forensic toxicology. The master's degree program focuses on the legal aspects of forensics. George Mason also offers a bachelor's of arts degree in anthropology that can include forensic anthropology as well as biological anthropology elements.
George Mason University
4400 University Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-993-1000
gmu.edu