Anthropology
When exploring possible academic majors, begin by investigating the specific programs at Purchase College. Discover more about the B.A. in Anthropology, and find out about program requirements, courses and the program faculty.
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Career Possibilities
ACQUIRED SKILLS
- Oral and Written Expression
- Interviewing
- Formulating & testing hypotheses
- Conducting/explaining scientific research
- Writing descriptive reports
- Cross cultural communication
- Critical thinking
- Analyzing
- Observation
- Attention to detail
CAREER TITLES
- Analyst
- Applied Anthropologist
- Archaeologist
- Archivist
- Art Director
- Conservator
- Consultant
- Counselor
- Cultural Anthropologist
- Curator
- Ecologist
- Educator
- Forensic Scientist
- Fund-raiser
- Health Services Provider
- Lawyer
- Market Researcher
- Museum Exhibit Designer
- Park Guide/Ranger
- Physical Anthropologist
- Professor
- Project Evaluator
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Teacher
- Tour Guide
- Web Designer
TYPES OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT HIRE
- Museums
- Zoos
- Government
- International Businesses
- Not-for-Profit
- Banks
- Private Industry
- Health Care Agencies
- Advertising/Market Development
- Cultural Organizations
- Social Service Agencies
- Educational Institutions
CAREER INFORMATION AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION LINKS
www.aaanet.org/careers.htm - American Anthropological Association
www.practicinganthropology.org - National Association for the Practice of Anthropology
www.sfaa.net - The Society for Applied Anthropology
www.saa.org - Society for American Archeology
www.museumca.org/usa - USA Museum Database
www.aam-us.org - The American Association of Museums
www.rileyguide.com/public.html - Jobs in Public Service and Administration
www.bls.gov/oco - Occupational Outlook Handbook Online - Job type descriptions, job growth forecasts, and salary information
JOB SEARCH LINKS
www.purchase.edu/careerdevelopment - Click on Purchase JobScore to access jobs posted for Purchase students and alumni
www.idealist.org- Nonprofit site, internships and jobs
www.chronicle.com - The Chronicle of Higher Education, information and jobs
www.nycenet.edu - NY City Department of Education main site
www.higheredjobs.com - Jobs in Higher Education
www.socialservice.com - Great list of variety of social service jobs
www.usajobs.com - Official Site of the U.S. Federal Government
www.ny.gov - Find opportunities with NY State
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