What can I do with a Major in . . .? What Can I Do With a Major in Anthropology?

Exploration within anthropology can consist of, human behaviour, culture and society, and human biology and evolution. It focuses on how people have evolved over millions of years, why people move around the world, how people exist in distinct cultures. Anthropology consists of four broad disciplines: Physical Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology, Linguistic Anthropology and Archaeology.

Although most anthropologists work in teaching or researching positions, there are many who are now expanding their work experience in areas such as contract archaeology, anthropology laboratories and museums. Social science research positions also make up a number of opportunities for people with a degree in anthropology. While most academic positions do require a doctorate degree, there are non-academic positions for cultural anthropologists. Research institutions, non-profit organizations, government agencies, private organizations and world organizations all provide opportunities for people who choose a non-academic environment. Most positions available to anthropologists do not have the word “anthropologist” in the title; rather, they may use broader less defined words in their description. Many employers are interested in the skills which Anthropologists posses: knowledge about human behaviour, theoretical approaches and practical methods, skills in social research, interviewing, field work, human evolution and the ability to critically analyse cross cultural situations.

Skills Possessed by Anthropology Graduates: P Knowledge about biological, ecological, and cultural factors that influence human behaviour P Theoretical approaches and practical methods for enhancing cross-cultural understanding P Skills in social research, qualitative interviewing, and field work, as well as qualitative methods P A basic understanding of human evolution and genetics P Experience in writing descriptive reports and analytical papers

Careers in Anthropology

The occupations noted below may be directly or indirectly related to Anthropology. Some of these careers may require additional education beyond a Bachelor’s Degree.

Archaeology & Research Officer Anthropologist Community Organizations Archaeological Fieldworker Conservationist Archivist Assistant Cultural Artifact Specialist Bilingual/Bicultural Program Cultural Resource Management Contract Archaeologist Development Worker Community Development Exhibit Assistant

What Can I do With a Degree in.... ?

Field Archaeologist Government Forensic Anthropologist Conservation Restoration Geological Draftsman Technician Historical Research Assistant Cultural Artifact Specialist Lab Technician Escort/Consultant Museum Curator Foreign Service Officer Museum Technician Forensic Specialist Palaeontologist Government Research Peace Corps Area Director Analyst Preservation/Restoration Government Planner Assistant Human Rights Worker Research Assistant Human Rights Officer Site Excavator Immigration Officer Site Manager Impact Assessment Officer Specialist Intelligence Specialist Staff Archaeologist International Public Health Social Service Agency Planner Worker Social Service Agency Director International Visitors Multicultural Education Education Specialist Counsellor Job/Labour Analyst Health Educator Legislative Aide Instructor Multiculturalism Educator Mediator National/Provincial Park Professor Interpreter School Administrator Parole/Probation Officer Teacher Social Worker Training and Development Business Urban Planner *For these careers, a minor in business would be helpful Actuary Analyst Other Corporate Worker Curator Writer Environmental Impact Assessment Researcher Antique Dealer Entrepreneur Agricultural Extension Marketing Research Worker Museum Director Art Conservator Non-Profit Manager Community Advisor Rural Development Officer Demographer Foreign Service Worker

What Can I do With a Major in....?

Heritage Assistant Residential Counsellor Market Researcher Social Research Analyst Museologist Statistician Opinion Poll Statistician Technical Writer Park Guide Urban and Regional Park Service Research Assistant Planner Recreation Therapist

Useful Anthropology Sites

The Canadian Anthropology Society http://www.cas-sca.ca/casca/index.php?lang=en

Canadian Anthropology and Sociology Association http://www.csaa.ca/Misc/welcome.htm

American Anthropological Association www.aaanet.org

Anthropological Scholarly Societies http://www.lib.uwaterloo.ca/society/anthrop_soc.html

Archaeological Scholarly Societies http://www.lib.uwaterloo.ca/society/archaeol_soc.html

Anthropology Resources http://www.anthropologie.net/

Society for Applied Anthropology http://www.sfaa.net/

World Council of Anthropological Association http://www.wcaanet.org/

Careers in Anthropology

AusAnthrop: Jobs and Careers http://www.ausanthrop.net/resources/jobs/

Careers In Anthropology http://anthropology.uwaterloo.ca/departments.html

What Can I do With a Major in....?

Anthropology Today http://www.wiley.com/bw/journal.asp?ref=0268-540x

Museum Employment Resource Centre http://www.museum-employment.com/

Jobs in Archaeology http://archaeologic.com/jobs_in_archaeology.htm