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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.
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Possible Careers / Job Titles
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- 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
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- 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
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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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If you have any questions or comments, please contact:
Center for Career Development
p - 516.877.3130
f - 516.877.3136
e - (Students and Alumni) - careercounselor@adelphi.edu
e - (Employers) - employerservices@adelphi.edu
This page last modified on May 1, 2007.

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