<p>I have a great interest in studying anthropology..
(actually it's archeology but I said "anthropology" since it is broader term)</p>
<p>and I'm planning to major in anthropology once i get into college...</p>
<p>Also I'm willing to get M.A or Ph.D degree if it's necessary..
But.. here is where my question comes along..</p>
<p>What kind of jobs can you expect by majoring in anthropology?
(other than archeologist, I want to see what kind of job options Im going to have..)</p>
<p>I feel greatly appreciated for your answers</p>
<p>SKILLS POSSESSED BY ANTHROPOLOGY UNDERGRADUATES:</p>
<p>Many employers are interested in the skills which anthropology majors tend to possess. These include:</p>
<p>[ul]
[li]knowledge about biological, ecological, and cultural factors that influence human behavior</p>[/li]
<p>[li]theoretical approaches and practical methods for enhancing cross - cultural understanding</p>[/li]
<p>[li]knowledge of a variety of ethnic groups, as well as many cultures in other countries</p>[/li]
<p>[li]skills in social research, qualitative interviewing and fieldwork, as well as quantitative methods</p>[/li]
<p>[li]a basic understanding of human evolution and genetics</p>[/li]
<p>[li]experience in writing both descriptive reports and analytical papers</p>[/li]
<p>[li]the ability to analyze the root causes of social problems, and to work towards solutions with people from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds[/li][/ul]</p>
<p>Sample jobs (some may require you getting an advanced degree)</p>
<p>art conservator
social science analyst
community development officer
social service agency planner
youth authority staff service analyst
international visitors escort / consultant
cultural resource management specialist<br>
archaeological technician
employment equity officer
multiculturalism educator
park guide / interpreter
impact assessment officer
conservation restoration technician
foreign service officer
non-profit manager
archivist assistant
museum technician
rural development officer
research assistant
archaeological fieldworker
exhibit assistant
community advisor
preservation / restoration assistant<br>
immigration officer
cultural artifact specialist
consumer researcher
development worker
employment interviewer
heritage assistant
volunteer coordinator
antique dealer</p>
<p>AREAS OF EMPLOYMENT</p>
<p>museums
women's organizations
international development agencies
ethnic and cultural organizations
refugee / immigrant assistance organizations<br>
businesses (with an international scope)
community centres and services
government departments (all levels)
historic preservation offices
cultural resource management agencies
archives
zoos
social service agencies
foreign service organizations
art galleries
research laboratories
market research firms
historical societies
overseas mission organizations
parks and historic sites
antique collectible shops
physical anthropology laboratories</p>
<p>a major in anthropology is no better/worse than any other liberal-arts major such as history, english, etc.</p>
<p>You're asking the wrong question, though. "What do I do with my major" is a question appropriate for the vocational majors like nursing, engineering, accounting, teaching, etc. With a liberal-arts major you are developing your ability to think/learn/communicate and you need to spend time in college on a separate task. That task is identifying careers that interest you and getting exposure to them. good gpa and being involved in school activities is important as well.</p>
<p>Almost ANY career field is open to the liberal-arts grad outside of the ones that require specific training (engineering, nursing, etc), and for almost all of these you could go to grad school anyway if you really wanted. That's why books like "jobs for the english major" are too limiting.</p>
<p>My advice comes in 2 parts: the first is to major in something that you love. BTW don't be surprised if you change your major when she gets to college; most students know little or nothing of the broad sweep of academic fields that are out there since they've never taken courses in anthropology, sociology, economics, etc and may discover they have a passion for one of these fields after taking a survey course.</p>
<p>BTW an excellent book that talks about how college students explore careers and parlayed internships into great jobs is called "Major in Success" by Combs. So my 2nd piece of advice is get Combs book and follow the process he outlines. There is no need to identify a career today, but it IS something you want to be working towards in college. If you want until spring of senior year you are at an immense disadvantage compared to your peers. Instead a student should spend the early years testing the waters and finding areas that are of interest, talk to alums of the college who are working in various fields (a service the career center is happy to arrange), etc. Do volunteer work, internships, whatever it takes to find out what areas are interesting and to get some real-world experience under the belt.</p>