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Anthropology
Anthropology is the study of humans in all times and places. The field is wide in scope, addressing itself both to the comparative study of world-wide variations in culture and to the evolution and development of humans throughout time. Anthropology at the University of Delaware encompasses three distinct but interconnected fields of study: social and cultural anthropology, biological or physical anthropology and archaeology. Social and cultural anthropologists undertake holistic comparative studies of populations and their histories throughout the world and analyze political and economic institutions, social organizations, religions and art forms. Cultural anthropology also addresses such global issues as long-term change; the inter-connections between cultural practices and the environment, the interactions among economics, politics, ideology, religion and other aspects of culture; and the relationships among groups of different scales, ranging from the individual to the global. Biological anthropology addresses the evolutionary differentiation of primates and their behavior, the emergence of hominid populations, and processes of adaptation in modern populations. Archaeology uses the material remains of social and cultural life to reconstruct the organization, history and development of past societies. All three fields draw on the results of research to address public and private sector policy questions.
Anthropology sharpens a student's understanding of cultures different from their own, how and why people differ and how we all resemble one other in our common humanity. The preparation offered through the department's curriculum and other in-depth research training opportunities is invaluable in both private sector and public sector careers that require a working understanding of complex behavior and productive interaction with people from different cultures, museum work and jobs in international agencies. Job opportunities for Bachelor of Arts graduates in anthropology are similar to those available to other liberal arts majors. A number of anthropology graduates continue their education in order to obtain professional jobs in the field, while others undertake graduate training to enter careers in education, medicine, business, social work, public health, law and governmental agencies. Interested students may contact Dr. Karen Rosenberg, 135 Munroe Hall, or call 831-1851.
Sample Job Titles
| Bachelor's Degree/Entry Level |
Further Education/Experience
Often
Required |
| *research assistant |
*anthropologist |
| *museum technician |
*museum curator |
| *archeology fieldworker |
*archeologist |
| *anthropology teacher |
*archivist |
| *zoological consultant |
*preservationist |
Check the Dictionary of Occupational Titles
under section 055 for additional
related careers.
Enhancing Employability
- Participate in Internships,
Field Experience Placements and Alumni Mentor Network .
- Sample UD Field Experiences: Office of Cultural Affairs, Wilm. DE; Delaware
Nature Society; Greenworking - Coalitions for the Planet
Some Employers of Anthropology Majors
* hospitals
* state/federal government
* colleges/universities
* international agencies
* zoological gardens
* research laboratories
* U.S. park service
* business and industry
* museums
Other Sources of Information
American Academy of Forensic Sciences
www.aafs.org
American Anthropological Association
www.aaanet.org
American Association of Museums
www.aam-us.org
Anthropology Resources on the Internet
www.anthropologie.net
Career One Stop
www.jobbankinfo.org
Federal Jobs Digest
www.jobsfed.com
Opportunity Knocks (Jobs in Nonprofit Organizations)
www.opportunitynocs.org
Peace Corps
www.peacecorps.gov/indexf.cfm
Society for Applied Anthropology
www.sfaa.net
The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com
Resources for Finding Employment
Found at the Career Services Center's Career Library (first floor):
- Blue Hen Careers -- Internships, Part-time, Summer, and Full-time Jobs -- All in one place
- The Complete Guide to Fundraising Management
(CSE 249)
- Great Jobs for Anthropology Majors (CSE 552)
- Great Jobs for Liberal Arts Majors (CSE 556)
- Smart Moves for Liberal Arts Grads (CSE 557)
- Top Careers for Liberal Arts Graduates (CSE
559)
- Opportunities in Social Science Careers (CSE
572)
- Careers for History Buffs & Others Who Learn
From the Past (CSE 573)
- Opportunities in Museum Careers (CSE 577)
- Careers for Courageous People and Other Adventurous
Types (CSE 592)
- Careers for Scholars & Other Deep Thinkers
(CSE 645)
- Career Opportunities in the Nonprofit Sector (CSE 654)
- Dictionary of Occupational Titles (GE 25 &
GE 30)
- Peterson's Graduate Programs in the Humanities,
Arts & Social Sciences (GS 20)
- www.udel.edu/CSC/netresources.html
CSC's Internet Resources
Further information including: Skills to Develop, Strategies
for Contacting Employers, Grad School Information and where to get assistance
is available in the CAREER LIBRARY located at 401 Academy Street.
Last updated: January 26, 2011 (CH) |
