B.A., B.S. degrees - Effective 2006-07 Bulletin
Advisors: Spring 2007
Charles Hastings, Archaeology
Anspach 118
(989) 774-4398
Athena McLean, Cultural Anthropology
Anspach 128
(989) 774-1331
Rachel Caspari, Physical Anthropology
Anspach 312C
(989) 774-2655
Required Courses I (7 hours):
Required Courses II (3 hours):
Required Coursed III (3 hours):
Cultural and Social Anthropology:
With the approval of the advisor: ANT 388, 465, 498, and 588 may be counted in any of the three groups according to course content; electives may include up to 6 hours in related disciplines
Total: 31 semester hours
1. The anthropology advisor must approve transfer credit for required course for the Anthropology Major.
2. No more than 15 credits of transfer credit can count toward the Anthropology Major.
3. No more than 3 credits in the major can be taken as Credit/No Credit.
4. ANT 426 and ANT 451 for majors cannot be taken as Credit/No Credit.
5. No Anthropology course at the 500 level can be taken by majors for Credit/No Credit.
CAREERS IN ANTHROPOLOGY
Anthropologists are increasingly employed in non-academic settings as well as in colleges and universities. Examples of employment opportunities in anthropology include:
Teaching in Universities and Colleges: In anthropology departments, medical schools, international studies programs.
Museums: Exhibit design, conservation of and research with collections, museum administration.
Federal Agencies: Many archaeologists and cultural anthropologists work for the National Park Service, the Agency for International Development, the National Institutes of Health, the Bureau of Indian Affairs and other agencies. Some are also employed as staff members for Congressional committees.
International Agencies: Anthropologists with expertise in cultures of developing countries are employed by the United Nations, the World Health Organization, and the World Bank.
Consulting: Includes historical and ethnographic research for Indian tribes; forensic work for police agencies; archaeological survey and excavation, social/cultural impact assessment for large-scale construction projects; designing bilingual and bicultural curricula with school professionals; assessing health care services for specific cultural groups.
COGNATE AREAS OF STUDY:
Students considering careers or graduate study in anthropology are encouraged to consult with an Anthropology advisor about minors, University Program courses, and other cognate areas of study. Anthropology majors are especially encouraged to develop skills in foreign languages and writing. Other topics and skills important to anthropologists include Computer Science, Geography (including mapping), History, Museum Studies, Philosophy, Photography, Speech, and Statistics.
RECOMMENDED MINORS:
For careers in Cultural/Social Anthropology: Sociology, Economics, Foreign Languages, History, Political Science, American Indian Studies, American Ethnic Studies, Latin American Studies, Women's Studies.
For careers in Archaeology and Biological Anthropology: Biology, Chemistry,
Geology, History, Nutrition, or Health Sciences.
Department of Sociology, Anthropology, & Social Work
Anspach Hall 142
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48859
(989 774-3160
FAX : (989) 774-1844
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Document Revision Date: June 15, 2004.