A concentration in anthropology provides a broad comparative overview of the varieties of human thought and action as the basis of a general liberal arts education. The social anthropology track is excellent preparation for a career in law, business, international relations, and related fields. The biological anthropology track provides an excellent concentration for premedical students seeking broad training relevant to the health sciences. Both tracks may also serve as preparation for graduate study and a professional career in anthropology (from the Boston University Undergraduate Bulletin online, www.bu.edu/bulletins/und/item13d5.html).
- Aptitude for basic scientific and mathematical problem solving.
- Analytical skills, oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to interpret/evaluate events, information and ideas representing the past.
- Ability to gather, organize and examine data.
- Ability to summarize results.
- Ability to recognize cultural differences and similarities.
This guide contains only a partial list of career fields and related occupations in Anthropology. In addition to the skills and knowledge gained through your college course work, you may also need to acquire career related work experience, additional work related skills and/or additional education.
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Anthropologist
Archivist
Art Conservator
Bibliographer
Cartographer
College Professor
Community Affairs Specialist
Cultural Anthropologist
Cultural Artifact Specialist
Cultural Resource Manager
Ethnologist
Exhibit Assistant
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Forensic Anthropologist
Forensic Technician
Genealogist
Geographer
Historian
Historical Society Director
Immigration Inspector
International Relations Specialist
Laboratory Assistant
Lawyer
Librarian
Medical Anthropologist
Medical Examiner
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Multiculturalism Educator
Museum Curator
Museum Educator
Museum Technician
National / State Park Interpreter
Peace Corps / VISTA Worker
Politician
Program Assistant
Public Policy Analyst
Research Associate
Teacher
Travel Consultant
Urban Planner
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In order to research the various occupations, you may want to do any of the following:
- Speak with a Career Counselor.
- Read the books available in the Career Resource Library.
- Talk with individuals working in the field.
- Contact related professional associations.
- Obtain an internship in a field of interest.
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