A Bachelor of Arts is the most common bachelor degree in forensic anthropology. At this level of study, students will learn cultural research methods as well as observation of cultures. Academic writing, research and analysis are some of the skills acquired in the bachelor's program. Students can then use these skills to gain employment in government positions, academics and the non-profit sector. Examples include anthropology research assistant, archaeological fieldwork and an assistant curator in a museum.
Students may continue to the Master of Arts level, as a Master of Science is only available in rare cases. Some universities will not award a master's degree continuing to earn a doctoral degree. Specific coursework and GPA requirements vary by university. Core courses are expected but students will focus on coursework pertaining to their area of interest such as forensic pathology or contemporary anthropological theory. After obtaining a master's degree, a student can find a job in forensic investigation or teaching while pursuing his or her Ph.D.
A student planning to become a professor will need to earn a Ph.D. The prerequisites for the doctoral program include GPA performance and a master's degree. Also, the student's area of interest must coincide with the departmental faculty of the chosen university. Students focus more on elective courses to help them complete their dissertation or research project. Either must be accomplished with anthropological study, fieldwork and other hands-on research. Some examples of employment are teaching at the college or university level and archaeological fieldwork after achieving a Ph.D.
The final two steps of training and education are three years of case experience in your selected specialty and publishing your forensic research. Get certification from the American Board of Forensic Anthropology; currently there are only 75 board certified forensic anthropologists worldwide.