Sociology Department, Radford University, Cultural Anthropology Careers





	Cultural Anthropologists are in the people business. Any occupation that requires understanding people -- studying human behavior, assessing people's opinions, beliefs, or needs, etc. -- can use anthropology graduates. The American Anthropological Association finds that anthropology graduates are well-qualified for modern government work and increasingly recognized as valuable in the fields of management and international business. For a long time, anthropological skills have been sought in the health and social services fields. Anthropology provides the tools for understanding the multicultural, international, global issues that is basic to our continued existence. Graduates in anthropology can offer employers the skills that are listed by liberal arts alumni across the USA as most critical to their jobs: oral communication, written communication, interpersonal skills, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Graduates have used their anthropological training in a variety of ways: The undergraduate degree provides strong preparation for entry-level positions in business, government, and social service. A variety of surveys have indicated that employers look for the skills that undergraduate training in anthropology provides. The subject matter of anthropology is intrinsically fascinating; as such, it offers valuable preparation for careers in journalism, politics, public relations, or public administration -- fields that involve investigative skills and working with diverse groups. Many students use anthropology as the liberal arts foundation for professions such as law, education, medicine, social work, and counseling. A degree in anthropology can be the first step toward the attainment of more advanced training in order to become a professor, researcher, or applied anthropologist. Here are some good web sites where you can learn more about career opportunities in Anthropology: The American Anthropological Association's Careers in Anthropology web site at http://www.aaanet.org/profdev/careers/index.cfm and also http://www.aaanet.org/resources . Northern Kentucky University's Anthropology Careers web site: http://www.nku.edu/~anthro/careers.html#careers This is an EXCELLENT Anthropology careers site with lots of links to follow to learn more about career possibilities in all fields of Anthropology. And the types of job opportunities you see on that site are likely to be available in your home region too. To get more ideas about ways that your Anthropology training can be a valued asset in business and corporate jobs, read through some of the articles posted on the University of North Texas Online Articles on Anthropology Careers. The business world is looking for graduates with Anthropology training -- read about it below:

	The Department of Sociology and Anthropology Radford University Box 6948, Russell Hall 228 Radford, VA 24142 Office Phone #: (540) 831-5615 Department Chairperson: Dr. Paula Brush, Russell 229 Department Secretary: Ms. Pat Rupe, Russell 228 The Department of Sociology & Anthropology offices are located on the second floor of Russell Hall.