Anthropology
UWG Department of Anthropology
Anthropology is the study of people and culture. It seeks to produce generalizations about people, their behavior, and culture to develop an understanding of human diversity. It is a broad discipline that includes the study of existing cultures, past cultures, humans as biological organisms, and language as part of the human experience.
Possible Careers
Anthropologist, Archaeologist, Archivist, Curator, Biographer, Ethnologist, Genealogist, Librarian, Linguist, and Paleontologist are a few of the more obvious career choices. But many anthropology majors also find careers in the fields of Advertising, Art, Broadcasting and Journalism, Education, Film, Foreign Service, Health Research, Law, Medicine, Photography, Public and Social Service, Publishing, Research, Tourism and Urban Planning, to name a few.
Degree Options
Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Anthropology
Advising
Anthropology majors are advised within the Department of Anthropology. To find out who your advisor is and how to set up an appointment, visit the main office in Pafford 338 or call 678-839-6455
For More Information
American Anthropological Association http://www.aaanet.org
Society for American Archeology http://www.saa.org