Anthropology Major

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Immerse yourself in the study of the human condition. Examine how societies and cultures are formed and how they shape and are shaped by human behavior.

Career Potential

• Corporate positions in culture management
• International aid agency positions such as U.S.A.I.D
• S. government/State Department positions
• Education/teaching including Native American schools (with certification)
• A.R.E. posts
• Primate rehabilitation centers, zoos such as World/National Wildlife Federation

What Will I Learn?

• Develop analytical, critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills that are vital in any walk of life.

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Special Features

• Hands-on-work with objects in the in-house Brooks Museum and Lee Beam Collection with material from archaeological excavations
• Small classes, individualized attention
• Anthropology Honors Program

Get Involved

There are plenty of opportunities for independent research, internships, fieldwork, study abroad and service-learning that will let you put classroom theory to the test in the real world.

Student Clubs

• NYPIRG
• Sociology/ Anthropology Club

Honor Societies

• Alpha Kappa Delta, National Honor Society in Sociology
• Alpha Phi Sigma, National Honor Society in Criminology

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