Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree
Studying anthropology at university gives students a good understanding of the different kinds of factors (biology, culture, and ecology) that affect the way humans behave. Completing the requirements for a Bachelors degree in anthropology gives the individual a better understanding of people from different cultures. Human evolution and genetics will be part of the curriculum, as well as how to use critical thinking skills and research to get to the root of social problems affecting different segments of the population.
This program gives students the foundation they need to get work in fields where they may be required to conduct research or evaluate information. Their skills can also be used for project management assignments. Here are some examples of the kinds of courses you may be taking as an anthropology major:
• Archaeology and Heritage
• Culture and Society
• Ecology, Environment, and Evolution
• Human Evolution
• Medical Anthropology
Career Options
Your Bachelor’s degree in anthropology will prepare you for the following career opportunities:
• Art Conservator
• Community Development Officer
• Cultural Resource Management Specialist
• Employment Equity Officer
• Foreign Service Officer
• Impact Assessment Officer
• International Visitors Escort/Consultant
• Multiculturalism Educator
• Non-profit Manager
• Park Guide
• Social Science Analyst
• Youth Authority Staff Service Analyst
