Career Paths in Anthropology

The Anthropology major provides students with an understanding of human society in terms of its biological and cultural aspects in the widest historical and comparative framework. This major provides a useful background for students interested in careers in education, research, government service, and other employment where a knowledge of human relations is important.

SAMPLE OCCUPATIONS
Administrator, Social Welfare
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Assistance Coordinator
Anthropologist
Archeologist
Cottage Parent
Archivist (Historical)
Camp Director
Caseworker, Family
Clergy Member (Religious Leader)
Clinical Sociologist
Community Organization Worker
Community Worker
Congressional Aide (Government)
Fund-Raiser
Funds Development Administrator
Historian
Historic Site Administrator
Intelligence Agent, Technological Espionage
International Peacekeeping Negotiator
Lawyer
Legislative Assistant
Lobbyist
Peace Corp Worker
Political Scientist
Recreational Leader
Scientific Linguist
Social Services Volunteer (VISTA) (AMERICORP)
Social Worker
Sociologist
Urban and Regional Planner


 

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