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ANTHROPOLOGY

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Anthropology is the social science that covers the humanities and natural sciences. Anthropology today seeks to understand the effects of globilation in everything from popular culture to changing patterns of migration, economics integration, the information revolution, and the constant re-evaluation of ethnic and other hertigates.

CUA anthropologist study past and contemporary enviornmental studies, health and migration, cultural studies of ethnicity and religion, econonmic integration of localities into regional systems, ancient civilizations of the Americas, and the high-tech information age.

 

Marketable Skills of Anthropology Majors

- Gathering and organizing data
- Attention to detail
- Analytical reading
- Critical thinking
- Oral and written communication skills
- Using statistical applications
- Interviewing
- Evaluating
- Understanding group dynamics
- Recognizing cultural differences and similarities
- Writing grant proposals


 

Sample of Positions Obtained by CUA
Anthropology Graduates

Teacher
Development Specialist
Media Researcher
IT Resarcher
Trade Association
Planning & Design
Community Organizer

Internships Obtained by Anthroplogy Students

CUA Anthropology Alumni Careers

 

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What Anthropologists do...
What Can I Do with a Degree in Anthropology?
What Can I Do with a Major in Anthropology?
Careers in Anthropology
A Career in Biological Anthropology
Frequently Asked Questions About a Career in Archaeology
Underwater Archaeology

Jobs & Internships
American Anthropological Association Positions Open Site
Anthropology Job Openings: for advanced degree positions.
Internship and Practicum Opportunities: from the National Association for the Practice of Anthropology
Job Announcements: American Society for Archaeology
Society For Medical Anthropology

Graduate School Information
CUA Anthropology Department Graduate Education
Applying to Grad School