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Anthropology

College of Social and Natural Sciences
Education/Arts Building
218-755-3778

MR. BREW (COORDINATOR), DR. BOWMAN

Areas of Study

Minor in Anthropology, B.A., B.S.

Anthropology is the study of humans within their cultural and environmental setting. Social and cultural anthropologists study the full range of human cultures, from small hunter-gatherer societies to complex urban civilizations. Physical anthropologists study the origins of humans, non-human primate behavior, and physical variations among living peoples. Archaeologists investigate the behavior of past human cultures.

The Anthropology program emphasizes archaeology, including methods of site location, excavation and interpretation, and the study of prehistory, including the prehistory of Minnesota and the culture of Minnesota's Native American peoples.

A minor in Anthropology may be especially useful to students majoring in Social Studies, Sociology, or other social science fields that lead to entry level positions. Graduate training is usually required for significant career advancement in anthropological fields.

Preparation

Required high school preparation

Related Interests and Activities

History
Social Studies

Career Directions

Cultural Resource Manager
Staff Archaeologist
Park Archaeologist
Economic Developer
Applied Anthropologist
Museum Specialist
Graduate Study

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