Anthropology is a broad discipline with a holistic approach to the study of humans and human experience. There are four major subfields within anthropology: 1. Archaeology is the recovery and interpretation of biological and cultural remains to better understand both past and current human activities, social and political organization, and the rise and fall of societies. Archaeologists work with ancient populations as well as those who lived in the more recent, historical past; 2. Cultural Anthropology (also referred to as Social Anthropology) is the study of socially learned traditions, practices, and beliefs within societies. Through comparative and critical analysis cultural anthropologists seek to understand the social, cultural, and economic dynamics of social relationships and the impact and consequences of large-scale processes such as globalization; 3. Linguistics is the study of the structure, development, dissemination and use of language within specific cultural settings; 4. Physical Anthropology (also referred to as Biological Anthropology) is the study of humans as biological animals, their physical variability, processes of disease and nutrition, and evolution. Physical anthropologists also study non-human primates and their behavior.

Some of the careers listed below require graduate study but an undergraduate major can prepare individuals to pursue a broad range of career opportunities. The skills and theoretical knowledge gained through the study of anthropology can be applied across a wide range of careers including governmental agencies, both local and international businesses, cultural resource management, laboratory assistant, and public relations. Combining anthropology with other courses of study as double majors further enhances career possibilities and professional development. For more information on the Anthropology major contact Dr. Art Murphy in room 426 of the Graham Building or visit our web site at www.uncg.edu/ant.

American Anthropological Association

The Society for Applied Anthropology

National Association for the Practice of Anthropology

Society for American Archaeology

American Cultural Resources Association

American Society of Physical Anthropologists

AnthroJob: Employs anthropologists for short-term, ethnographic research projects around the world

Medical Anthropology Jobs and Internships Index

Biological Anthropology

Chronicle of Higher Education

AnthroTech Career Connections

Culture Guide: Language and culture-related services