ANTHROPOLOGY

Disciplinary Minor - www.uwgb.edu/anthro

 

OVERVIEW OF ANTHROPOLOGY:
Anthropology is the holistic study of humans. It includes both the biology of human populations and the study of human culture and society, both in the present and the past.
 
The aims are to understand social and biological groups as wholes, the institutions found within them as systems, and the meanings people in society give to things, activities, and experiences. Developing this broad kind of understanding is beneficial for almost anything a person might choose to do in the future.

 

TIPS FROM THE PROFS:
(from Dr. Lynn Walter, Professor of Anthropology)
Think about how the Anthropology minor will articulate with your chosen major. Does it compliment it well? Does it fit with your career aspirations? These are important things to keep in mind before choosing this minor.

A word of caution to students in this minor: there is one course which is only offered EVERY OTHER year. This course is Political, Economic and Environmental Anthropology (Anth 303).

 

WHO SHOULD BE AN ANTHROPOLOGY MINOR:
A major in an interdisciplinary program combined with a minor in Anthropology provides a rich educational experience that can lead to one of several interesting intellectual and vocational directions. Appropriate majors include (but are not limited to) Human Biology, Social Change & Development, Humanistic Studies, Human Development, and even Business (international). For more information on these combinations, please visit this page developed by the Anthropology dept. @ http://www.uwgb.edu/anthro/combos.htm
 
Anyone who is interested in learning about the rest of the world will enjoy this minor. Also, if you are looking for opportunities to travel abroad for educational experiences, then this minor is great for you!

 

WHAT'S UNIQUE ABOUT THIS MINOR AT UWGB:

SKILLS & ABILITIES GAINED WITH THIS MINOR:

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A MINOR IN ANTHROPOLOGY:
NOTE: The Academic Adviser and Faculty Advisor can offer suggestions about career-oriented programs to combine with Anthropology. Also, students seeking teacher preparation should be sure to consult advisers both in anthropology and education early to make sure they meet all requirements.
 
The following list represents a few of the kinds of career titles for Anthropology.
 
In Health & Human Services: Advocate, Health Science Administrator, Physician, Social Worker , Family Service Counselor, Job Counselor, Public Health, Educator, Transplant Registry, Database Manager, Genetic Counselor, Medical Anthropologist, Social Service Agency, Planner
 
Research & Education: Academic Advisor/Counselor, Collections Manager, Foundation Program Manager, Museum Curator/Technician, Anthropologist, College Professor, Genealogist, Museum Education Director, Archaeologist, Computer Simulation Model Designer, Librarian, Paleontologist, Archivist, Contract Archaeologist, Linguist, Scientific Linguist, Art Conservator, Ethnologist, Marketing Researcher, Social Science Analyst, Behavioral Science Advisor, Field Archaeologist, Teacher, Elementary/Secondary, Bilingual/Bicultural Program Specialist, Forensic Anthropologist, Multicultural Education Specialist/Director, Teacher of English as a Second Language (ESL)
 
In Government & Public Service: Bureau of Indian Affairs Researcher, Cultural Artifact Specialist, Immigration Inspector, Peace Corps Volunteer, Community Development Officer, Cultural Resource Manager, International Agency Representative, Probation Officer, Community Planner, Foreign Affairs Officer, National/State Park Interpreter, Rural Development Officer, Congressional Committee Staff Director, Caseworker, Peace Corps Area Director, Urban Planner
 
In Business: Actuary, Environmental Impact, Assessment Researcher, Staff Training Specialist, Human Resources Manager, Management Consultant, Technical Writer, Biographer, Industrial Psychologist, Journalist, Union Legal Counsel
 
The following list represents a few of the kinds of businesses/institutions/fields that employ Anthropology graduates:
 
International business, universities and schools, government work, human development, Peace Corps, social service and health-related professions, museum and field work, environmental impact analysis, cultural resource management, economic development, social studies teaching, and advanced graduate study
 
Want to know more about the nature of the work, working conditions, earnings, training, and job outlook? Check out the Occupational Outlook Handbook @ http://stats.bls.gov/ocohome.htm
 
For more information about careers in Anthropology, contact:
 
The American Anthropological Association 4350 N. Fairfax Dr. Suite 640 Arlington , VA 22203 . 703/528-1902; fax 703/528-3546 Homepage @ http://wwwaaanet.org
 
For more information about careers in Archaeology, contact:

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