Anthropology

The Major Experience: NATURAL SCIENCE ANTHROPOLOGY Anthropology is the study of humans and their organizations through the concept of culture across time and geography. The discipline draws on the insights of social and natural sciences, humanities and arts, to study the ways human cultures shape and are shaped by historical, environmental, biological and social forces. Anthropology majors get an education that combines a critical understanding of theories and approaches with practical application through individual and collaborative laboratory work, including fieldwork in local and international locations. Graduates enter the world of work with a broad base of research and critical thinking skills that are desired in a wide range of employment contexts. These include: • An understanding of the many ways anthropological • Critical thinking and analysis experience from completing approaches, methods and theoretical perspectives are used to challenging coursework, working in labs, or on fieldwork project. study the wide variety of human behaviors in various social and • Problem-solving, creativity and decision-making skills that cultural contexts. are honed by identifying research questions, designing ethical • An understanding of the historical and social contexts of human quantitative and qualitative anthropological research plans and diversity, group behaviors, and the nuances of navigating cross- evaluating data using a variety of analytical techniques to draw cultural situations. conclusions. • Careful and intentional time and resource management skills • Outstanding oral and written communication skills from tackling from multiple experiences locating, organizing and evaluating complex theoretical materials, technical research challenges information from various sources while carrying out research and a wide range of interpersonal interactions toward the goal projects. of preparing and presenting reports and research findings. In addition, Anthropology majors build their career readiness through a multitude of courses within and connected to the major. Use the chart below to reflect on where and how the major has bolstered your Career Readiness: CAREER READY COMPETENCY ANTHROPOLOGY COURSES INTD 3990 - Internship ANTH 3440 - Human Osteology ANTH 1200 - Field Techniques in Archaeology Professionalism ANTH 3500 - Forensic Anthropology ANTH 3220 - Lab Techniques in Archaeology ANTH 3610 - Museum Anthropology ANTH 3300 - Ethnographic Research Methods Critical Thinking ANTH 3120 - Experimental Archaeology ANTH 5270 - Senior Seminar Career & Self-Development INTD 3990 - Internship Technology ANTH 3030 - Digital Anthropology Leadership ANTH 5270 - Senior Seminar Teamwork ANTH 3130 - Excavating Hamline History ANTH 3610 - Visual Anthropology ANTH 3030 - Topics in Sociocultural Anthropology ANTH 3610 - Museum Anthropology ANTH 3040 - Topics in Archaeology ANTH 5260 - Anthropological Thought and Communication ANTH 3050 - Topics in Linguistic Anthropology Theory ANTH 3060 - Topics in Biological Anthropology ANTH 5270 - Senior Seminar ANTH 3300 - Ethnographic Research Methods ANTH 1160 - Introduction to Anthropology Equity & Inclusion ANTH 3030 - Topics in Sociocultural Anthropology CO-CURRICULAR COMPETENCY BUILDERS Outside of the classroom, Anthropology majors can build their Career Readiness through a number of co-curricular opportunities across campus. For example: • Build your Professionalism and Career & Self-Development Skills through fieldwork programs or opportunities such as the Museum Collections Management Internship within the Anthropology department. In addition, connect with the Career Development Center by working with a Career Counselor, participate in an internship, and hone your interviewing skills through the Practice Interview Program. • Develop Leadership Skills through campus leadership programs like HU-LEAD, Hamline Undergraduate Student Congress (HUSC) or through opportunities like becoming a New Student Mentor or Residential Advisor. • Hone your Teamwork Skills through numerous student-run activities such as the Anthropological Society, Global Students Society, and the Hamline University Languages and Cultures organization. Consider athletics and Campus Rec as another area to build these skills. • Expand your horizons and build Equity & Inclusion Skills by expanding your understanding of the world and other cultures and languages while studying abroad or participating in burial recovery, forensic, and archaeology fieldwork. Learn other perspectives and histories by participating in campus diversity organizations. • Build additional Critical Thinking, Technology, and Communication Skills through on-campus employment in the Osteology, Archaeology and Visual Anthropology labs, or volunteer opportunities in the community around campus. WHERE WILL YOUR DEGREE TAKE YOU? An Anthropology major provides Career Ready Competency and pre-professional training that can lead to a variety of career fields. In particular, Anthropology majors often pursue careers in: • Archaeological Fieldwork • Program Management and • Urban Planning • Cultural Resource Management Evaluation • Documentary Film Production • Museum Curatorship • *Teaching • Nonprofit Administration • Museum Collections Management • Market Research • Human Resources • *Library/Information Science • Conservation • Journalism • Archive Management • Policy Analysis *These positions may require additional education, licensure, or certifications beyond an undergraduate degree. CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER Drew Science Center, Room 113, MS-B1802 [email protected] PHONE: 651-523-2302 | FAX: 651-523-3085 www.hamline.edu/cdc.

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