Anthropology & Archaeology Careers: Paths, Employers, Education - Prof. Anne Galvin, Study notes of Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

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What can I do with this degree?

AREAS

EMPLOYERS

Non-classroom EducationLibrary/Information ScienceStudent AffairsAdministrationResearch Teaching EDUCATION

Nature centersZoosCampus museumsUniversity research institutes or laboratoriesUniversities/colleges/community colleges

Earn a Ph.D. in Anthropology for university and college college positions.faculty positions or an M.A./M.S. for community

Earn a graduate degree in College Student Affairs, in student affairs, administration, or libraries.Library/Information Science or related field for work

Gain research experience by assisting professors or participating in independent studies.

Maintain a high g.p.a and develop strong personal recommendations.

Develop excellent communication and presentation skills.

Get involved in campus leadership positions such as Tour Guide.Resident Assistant, Peer Advisor, or Admissions

DevelopmentLibrariesEducationResearchRestorationConservationCuratorship Management/Administration MUSEUMS AND ARCHIVES

Natural history or history museums: PrivateState, federal or localUniversities

Historical SocietiesArchives

Plan to earn a graduate degree in anthropology, upon specific interests.on archives) or other related discipline dependingmuseum studies, library science (with an emphasis

Gain relevant experience through internships or volunteering positions in museums.

Be prepared to relocate to access the mostDevelop a strong attention to detail. employment opportunities.

ANTHROPOLOGY/ARCHAEOLOGY

Field WorkExcavationResearch Cultural Resource Management

Historic preservation societiesUrban and city planning officesFederal, state and local governmentFirms specializing in archaeological investigationEnvironmental/engineering companiesConsulting firms

Field positions require a B.S./B.A. and previous research or other research programs.field experience. Get involved with faculty

May need a willingness to travel and endure adverseObtain a graduate degree to direct field crews. with the type of work/research performed.excavations. Working conditions and hours varyliving/working conditions during field studies or

ARCHAEOLOGY

EMPLOYERS

AREAS

CounselingGrant WritingResearchFund Raising/DevelopmentPolicy AnalysisProgram Management and Development Administration NONPROFIT (Anthropology/Archaeology, Page 2)

International organizations, e.g. The World HealthPrivate foundations, e.g. The Ford FoundationHospitals and medical centersSocial service agenciesNonprofit organizations United NationsOrganization, The International Red Cross, and the

Seek volunteer and internship positions to gain experience.

Hone skills in public speaking, writing, and programming.

Learn to work well with people from varying back-Obtain a degree in counseling for therapy positions. grounds.

Impact Assessment:Program Management and EvaluationLegislative Compliance ReviewMuseum ConservationResearchExcavationSite ManagementSurveyingCultural Resource ManagementAdministration EnvironmentalSocial

Translation/InterpretationUrban PlanningPolicy Analysis GOVERNMENT

Federal agencies including: Department of State, U.S. Forest ServiceEngineers, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, U.S.Tennessee Valley Authority, U.S. Army Corps ofPublic Health Service, Smithsonian Institute,Institutes of Health, National Park Service,Federal Bureau of Investigation, NationalDevelopment, and Natural Resources,Human Services, Housing and UrbanDepartments of: Conservation, Health andManagement, Central Intelligence AgencyBureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land

State agencies including: Highway DepartmentsParks DepartmentsHistoric Preservation Offices

Graduate degree generally required for higher levelLearn federal or state application procedures. positions.

Gain related experience through internships in areas of interest.

Develop statistical, analytical and computer skills and learn various research methodologies.

Get involved in campus organizations to develop leadership abilities and interpersonal skills.

Consider earning a minor or double major to qualify language for translating/interpreting positions.for particular areas of interest, e.g. learn a foreign

ConsultingPublic RelationsHuman ResourcesSales/Marketing Management^ BUSINESS

Many businesses hire students of "any major" if they skills employers seek.have relevant experience and have developed the

Obtain related experience through internships,Minor in business or another relevant field. summer and part-time jobs.

Get involved in campus organizations and seekLearn to work well on a team.Develop strong analytical and computer skills. leadership roles.

Business corporations in various industries such as: travel and tourismBanking, retailing, insurance, financial services,

Consulting firms: Management, scientific, technicalInternational companiesCultural resource firms

GENERAL

INFORMATION

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Most professional anthropological jobs require a graduate degree.

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as an undergraduate and specialize through graduate studies.subfields exist within the larger specialties such as forensic anthropology, a subfield of physical anthropology. Typically students take a general curriculumThose interested in anthropology may specialize in one of its four branches: archaeology, cultural anthropology, linguistics, or physical anthropology. Many

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As the demand for university/college faculty positions decreases, most openings will exist in consulting firms and government agencies.

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planning, or public administration.To increase your employment opportunities with a bachelors degree, consider minoring or double majoring in another field such as sociology, business, urban

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requirements and take prerequisite courses.Anthropology provides a solid background for a variety of graduate programs including law, medicine, forensics, or genetic counseling. Research admissions

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Anthropology is good preparation for jobs that involve people skills and require an understanding of cultural differences.

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Spend a summer in field school or travel and study other cultures.

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Volunteer to help with a professor's research.

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Gaining relevant work experience through internships, practicums, part-time jobs, or volunteer positions is critical.

Prepared by the Career Planning staff of Career Services, at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

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UTK is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA Employer

EMPLOYERS

AREAS

PublishingWriting/EditingJournalismPhotography/Photojournalism Documentary Film Production^ COMMUNICATIONS (Anthropology/Archaeology, Page 3)

Freelance/self-employedNewspapers and magazinesPublishing housesIndependent production companiesInternet media companiesTelevision and motion picture industryLocal historical societies or sitesGovernment or private museumsGovernment agenciesColleges and universities

Develop excellent communication skills, both writtenMinor or double major in a communications field. and verbal.

Demonstrate talent, persistence, assertiveness,Work for campus or student run publications.Submit articles or books for publication. competitive spirit, and enthusiasm.

Obtain internship, summer or part-time experienceDevelop strong computer skills.Compile a portfolio of writing, graphics and ideas. with book, magazine, or newspaper publishers.

Develop an attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.