An Anthropology degree shows that you not only have an awareness, but also an understanding, of other cultures. This is increasingly important in today's global environment and will put you ahead of others in the job market who do not understand how and why cultures differ. An Anthropology degree makes you adaptable to new jobs and people, a very attractive skill to potential employers. In fact, the scope of anthropology in the workplace might be bigger than you think.
Read why major companies are hiring anthropologists to help tailor their business strategy and reach new customer marketsUnlike other programs, we introduce students to research opportunities and field work almost immediately. Faculty-student collaborations include working in on-campus laboratories and at multiple field sites.
All anthropology majors complete at least one guided research project that combines training in ethnographic research methods with an internship with a local community organization. Furthermore, all cultural anthropology courses provide training in one or more key ethnographic research methods, including participant observation, interviewing, content analysis, or conducting cross-cultural surveys.
UIndy anthropology & archaeology students were given an opportunity to connect with the past by excavating the Baum's Landing site near Delphi in Carroll County, Indiana.
Courses in cultural anthropology explore the lives and cultures of people from every continent. However, UIndy’s anthropology faculty have particular expertise in East Asia (Korea, Japan, China) and not only teach traditional courses on East Asian cultures but also regularly organize faculty-led summer study abroad opportunities in Seoul, South Korea (and occasionally other countries). Contact Dr. Nelson (nelsonaj@uindy.edu) to learn more about his next trip.
Many archaeology programs concentrate on Old World topics, such as classical archaeology. The UIndy archaeology program, however, is one of only a few in the United States and Canada to focus on New World archaeology, which better prepares students for the job market or graduate school.
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There's so much more to archaeology than I anticipated, but my time at UIndy has definitely been worth it. The hands-on experience that I have gained just as an undergraduate has been amazing beyond words.