Anthropology Program

The application cycle for the Fall 2023 semester is now open. Please check back in October-November for Spring 2024 opportunities. 

Anthropology Internship at DeKalb County Medical Examiner's Office

• Internship Requirements
  • Able to commit a minimum of three days per week between 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
  • Must complete a minimum of 200 hours over a 12-week period to qualify for course credit.
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • A background check and drug screen will be required.
  • Proof of Professional Liability Insurance is required.

• Applicant Criteria
  • Candidates should be seeking an Anthropology degree, or a related field.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, a positive and open-minded attitude, and a strong work ethic.
  • Ability to work in an agile, adaptable, and fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking, oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Docs.

• Internship Goals and Objectives
  • Gain an understanding of forensic anthropology.
  • Observe and assist in medicolegal autopsies and skeletal remain cases.
  • Research emerging forensic science issues as they relate to the comparative study in anthropology.
  • Attend death scenes with medicolegal death investigators.
  • Understand the statutory basis for medicolegal death investigation systems and the requirements to serve as a medical examiner or coroner (GA Code: 45-16-20).
  • Tour anthropological research facilities.
  • Engage with data entry, tracking, filing, and modeling to demonstrate the impact of specific causes of death.
  • Provide quality assurance to maximize the effectiveness of the medicolegal death investigation case management system.

• How to Apply
  • Complete and email the internship application along with a current curriculum vitae and unofficial transcript to Lauren Bucci at lmbucci@dekalbcountyga.gov..