中密歇根大學(xué)

Anthropology is the study of people through time and space. Students in the Anthropology program will study archaeology, cultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology, physical anthropology, and applied anthropology to prepare for a variety of careers in this dynamic field.

Consider these key features distinguishing this program at CMU:

• Fieldwork experiences and curriculum on societies throughout the world and research opportunities with experienced faculty
• Study-abroad possibilities
• Professional development through on-campus organizations such as The Anthropology Club
• Faculty members who are active researchers, activists, consultants, community organizers, officers in professional organizations, and authors and editors of relevant publications
• Small classes allowing for specific study and close interaction with instructors

Program curriculum

Students can major in Anthropology, to earn a bachelor’s degree, or pursue a minor. Students will complete a number of required and elective courses such as:

• Cultures of Latin America
• Cultures of the South Pacific
• Field School in Archaeology
• Laboratory in Physical Anthropology
• Language and Culture
• Medical Anthropology
• Method and Theory in Archaeology
• North American Indian Cultures
• Primate Behavior
• Principles of Forensic Anthropology

Career Options

Graduates of the Anthropology program at CMU will find career opportunities in a variety of areas. Some of these may require additional education.

Consulting: Anthropologists offer consulting services for a wide range of areas, such as historical research, forensic work for police agencies, and assessing health care services for cultural groups.

Cultural Resources Management: Anthropologists work with federal, state, and local organizations to survey and excavate historic and pre-historic sites.

Federal Agencies: Anthropologists work for many federal agencies, including the National Park Service, Agency for International Development, National Institutes of Health, and Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Local and International Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs): Agencies such as the United Nations, World Health Organization, and World Bank all employ anthropologists.

Museums: Anthropologists employed by museums design exhibits, research collections, and perform administrative duties.

Teaching: Anthropologists working at colleges and universities teach in anthropology departments, medical schools, and international studies programs.