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Department of Anthropology

The Department of Anthropology at Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ strives to provide the very best undergraduate and graduate programs. The Department stresses an open, critical, and diverse intellectual forum for examining and coming to understand the processes, constraints, and possibilities for what it means to be human today and what being human has meant prehistorically and historically. ÌýIn both its undergraduate and graduate programs, Anthropology Department faculty members take mentorship seriously and students have ample opportunity for close interaction and collaboration with faculty.

Basically,ÌýWhatÌýis Anthropology?Ìý Ìý

Ìý Webster says...Ìý Ìý

Anthropology (an-thro-pó-lo-gy): 1) the science that deals with the origins, biological and cultural development, physical characteristics, and social customs and beliefs of humankind; 2) the study of humanity's similarity to and divergence from other animals; 3) the science of human beings and their works, in all times and places.Ìý Ìý

Ìý What Type of PersonÌýWill FindÌýEnjoy Studying Anthropology?Ìý Ìý

Many studentsÌýderive great satisfaction from extending their knowledge of humankind,Ìýopening upÌýnewÌývistasÌýand throwing fresh light on some old ideas.ÌýIt also is great for those whoÌýlike to do independent research and take part in departmentally sponsored field trips and study tours, both locally and outside the USA.Ìý Ìý

The anthropology program can be described in terms of the following general areas of study:Ìý Ìý

1. ArchaeologyÌý Ìý

1. Biological AnthropologyÌý Ìý

1. Cultural AnthropologyÌý Ìý

...and each hasÌýits specialÌýlessons to give...Ìý Ìý

Ìý What Can I Learn from Cultural and Social Anthropology?Ìý Ìý

One sure-fire way to expand your horizons is to get involved in the study of the many people and cultures of the world. You will discover manyÌýnew approachesÌýto understanding people and their behavior.ÌýWe offer classes and research connections in many areas:Ìý Ìý

CulturalÌýecology,ÌýcultureÌýchange,Ìýethnoart,Ìýfolklore,Ìýkinship, Medical Anthropology,Ìýpeoples andÌýculturesÌýaround the world,ÌýurbanÌýanthropology...Ìý Ìý

to name a few...Ìý Ìý

Ìý What Can I Learn from Archaeology?Ìý Ìý

DIGÌýTHIS!!ÌýUnderstand the common cultural roots of all humankind, how and why these cultures changed, through an examination of their materialÌýremains.ÌýOur classes and research connections allow you to explore topics likeÌý Ìý

Prehistory around the world,ÌýarchaeologicalÌýmethods andÌýtechniques, MayanÌýarchaeology, South AmericanÌýarchaeology,ÌýEuropean archaeology, zooarchaeologyÌý… Ìý

and so much more! Ìý

What Can I Learn from Biological Anthropology?Ìý Ìý

HUMANS!!Ìý Ìý

Learn aboutÌýdiscoveries relating to the biological underpinnings of culture and society. A few topicsÌýour courses and research connections cover includeÌý Ìý

HumanÌýevolution,ÌýhumanÌývariation,Ìýgrowth andÌýdevelopment, andÌýhumanÌýosteologyÌý Ìý

SOUNDSÌýGOOD?...BUT...What About a Job?Ìý Ìý

Anthropology as an undergraduate area of concentration has potential value for a variety of career paths.ÌýMany of our majors will go on to study for advanced degrees in Anthropology programs at Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵand around the world in preparation for research and teaching positions.Ìý Ìý

But remember, Anthropology is one of the social sciences and as such has comparable career opportunities at theÌýpre-professionalÌýlevel in the field of public service, in education and in the business world.ÌýIn addition, Anthropology is a suitable major for law and medical programs. Our curriculum is designed to provide for the needs of today's students who have different purposes for studying Anthropology and varied goals in mind.Ìý Ìý

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