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Anthropology Fundamentals
Anthropology investigates human existence by looking at the customs, religious beliefs, folkways, social patterns and world views of various peoples.
- Core courses provide the fundamentals in:
- cultural anthropology
- human evolution
- qualitative methods
- archaeology
- theory in anthropology
- Tailor your program to one of three areas of concentration:
- archaeology
- biological anthropology
- cultural anthropology
Our Faculty
- are innovative
- encourage students to give conference presentations, attend professional meetings and publish papers
Akron Advantage
Hands-on Research
Experience interdisciplinary anthropology firsthand through:
- Laboratories for biological anthropology, cultural anthropology and archaeology
- A collection of original digital images of ancient buildings, artifacts and works of art
- Field work at U.S. sites and in such countries as:
- Turkey
- Azerbaijan
- Belgium
- Honduras
- Greece
- Egypt
- India
- Syria
Real-World Experience
Gain practical professional experience through UA's optional cooperative education program. Through co-op, you’ll alternate semesters of work and school while earning a competitive salary.
Anthropology Student Organization
Interact with other anthropology students and professionals in the field through organizations such as:
- Anthropology Club
Sample Curriculum
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interdisciplinary Anthropology
| First Year | Archaeological: | ||
| English Composition I, II | 7 | Archaeology Field School | 3 |
| Human Cultures |
4 | Subsurface Geophysical Surveying | 3 |
| Introduction to Public Speaking or Effective Oral Communications |
3 | Archaeology of the Old World | 3 |
| Beginning Foreign Language I, II | 8 | Archaeological Laboratory Methods | 3 |
| Math requirement | 3-4 | Medieval Archaeology | 3 |
| Human Evolution | 4 | Archaeology of Ohio | 3 |
| Physical Education/Wellness | 1-3 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| Total | 30-33 | Sedimentation and Stratigraphy |
4 |
| Archaeological Geology |
3 |
||
| Second Year | Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
|
| Intermediate Foreign Language I, II | 6 | Archaeological Theory |
3 |
| Introduction to Archaeology | 3 | |
|
| Concentration or Program courses | 13 | Biological: |
|
| Humanities in Western Tradition | 4 | Evolution of Human Behavior | 3 |
| Human Diversity | 3 | Principles of Biology | 8 |
| Total |
29 |
General Ecology |
3 |
| Third Year | Cultural: | ||
| Concentration or Program courses | 8 |
Human Diversity |
3 |
| Area Studies | 22 | Magic Myth and Religion |
3 |
| Total |
30 | Cultures of the World | 3 |
| Anthropological Research | 3 | ||
| Fourth Year |
Medical Anthropology |
3 | |
| Qualitative Methods: Basis of Anthropological Research |
3 |
Anthropology of Food | 3 |
| Concentration or Program courses | 8 |
Indians of South America |
3 |
| Anthropological Theory |
3 | Indians of North America | 3 |
| Area Studies | 22 |
Sex and Gender | 3 |
| Total | 36 | Race and Ethnic Relations | 3 |
| Sociological Theory | 3 |
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Department of Classical Studies Anthropology and Archaeology
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Career Opportunities
Degrees and Preparation
A degree in anthropology can lead to work in an archaeological consulting firm, or be applied to many other
occupations.
Possible positions with a bachelor's degree:
- editor
- lobbyist
- social worker
- banker
- sales manager
- theologian
Graduates with advanced degrees pursue careers in:
- law
- medicine
- mass media
- foreign service
- university research and teaching
Career Outlook
Employment within the field of anthropology is growing, and job prospects are especially good for those with advanced degrees.
A&S Careers Program
Creates links among students, alumni and local professionals. You will have access to:
- lending library with up-to-date, career-related publications
- computer workroom for resume writing and employment research
- volunteer, paid and for-credit internship placement on and off campus
- department-specific mentoring arrangements
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