Career Ideas for an Anthropology Minor
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Ph.D. required for university and college faculty positions. M.A./M.S. required for community colleges. Earn a graduate degree in College Student Affairs for work in administration. Gain experience assisting professors with research. Maintain a high g.p.a and develop strong personal recommendations. |
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Graduate degree in anthropology, museum studies, library science (with an emphasis on archives) or other related discipline is required. Obtain internship or volunteer positions to gain experience. |
GOVERNMENT |
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Learn federal or state application procedures. Graduate degree generally required for higher level positions. Gain related experience through internships in areas of interest. Develop statistical, analytical and computer skills and investigate research methodologies. Get involved in campus organizations to develop leadership abilities and interpersonal skills. |
NONPROFIT |
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Seek volunteer and internship positions to gain experience. Hone skills in public speaking, writing, and programming. Obtain a degree in counseling for therapy positions. |
BUSINESS |
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Develop practical skills such as computer expertise, written and verbal communication, project management, etc. Earn a minor in business or communications. Gain experience through internships, volunteer or paid positions. |
ARCHAEOLOGY |
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Field positions require a
B.S./B.A. and previous field
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General Information
- Most professional anthropological jobs require a graduate degree.
- Those interested in anthropology may specialize in one of its four branches: archaeology, cultural anthropology, linguistics, or physical anthropology.
- Many subfields exist within the
larger specialties such as forensic
anthropology, a subfield of physical
anthropology.
May need a willingness to travel and endure adverse living/working conditions during field studies or excavations. Working conditions and hours vary with the type of work/research performed. - As the demand for university/college faculty positions decreases, most openings will be in consulting firms and government agencies.
- For jobs outside of academia, earn a degree in another field such as sociology, political science, law, medicine, business, urban planning, or public administration to increase employment opportunities.
- Anthropology is good preparation
for jobs that involve people skills
and require an understanding of
cultural differences.
Spend a summer in field school or travel and study other cultures. - Volunteer to help with a professor's research.
- Gaining relevant work experience through internships, practicums, part-time jobs, or volunteer positions is critical.
Helpful Links
- Careers in Historical Archaeology
- Careers in Archaeology
- American Academy of Forensic Science
- Social Scientist from the Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Teachers-Postsecondary from the Occupational Outlook Handbook
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Prepared by the Career
Planning staff of Career Services at The
University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
(2005) UTK is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title
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