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What can I do with... a major in Anthropology?


Special attributes of this major that will make me a valuable addition to any prospective employer.

  • Understanding and openness to differences in culture, beliefs, and language.
  • Ability to work well with all people.
  • Insight into social problems.
  • Interviewing and observational skills.
  • Analytical skills and a strong orientation to details.
  • Advanced critical thinking, problem solving, and research skills.
  • Capability conducting research and statistically analyzing the data.
  • Ability to appraise, classify, catalogue, and maintain priceless anthropological specimens.
  • Skills to draw maps and construct models to scale.
  • Ability to use scientific equipment and measuring instruments.
  • Capacity to identify and demonstrate ethnic customs.
  • Strong oral, written, and people skills.

Possible Careers / Job Titles
  • Anthropologist
  • Archeologist
  • Historian
  • Career Counselor
  • Child Welfare Worker
  • Community Agency Director
  • Cooperative Extension Coordinator
  • Corporate Trainer
  • Editor / Writer / Journalist
  • Forensic Scientist
  • Fundraiser
  • Government Agency Administration
  • Government Research Analyst
  • Historic Preservation
  • Historical Society Director
  • Human Resources Administrator
  • International Consultant
  • Internet Anthropologist
  • Labor Relations Specialist
  • Librarian
  • Lobbyist
  • Market Researcher
  • Marriage Counselor
  • Media Specialist
  • Mental Health Worker
  • Multi-Cultural Educator
  • Museum Curator
  • Non-Profit Administrator
  • Park Service
  • Probation / Parole Officer
  • Professor
  • Psychiatrist
  • Psychologist
  • Public Relations
  • Public Policy Analyst / Planner
  • Radio / TV Newscaster
  • Rehabilitation Counselor
  • Researcher
  • Social Scientist
  • Social Service Administrator
  • Social Worker
  • Speech Pathologist
  • Travel Specialist
  • Urban Planning

Please be advised that although this major will prepare you for the careers listed above, many will require advanced education and training. Please research the careers/job titles that interest you so that you are aware of the requirements to enter the field.

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This page last modified on May 1, 2007.
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