Anthropology Major
Culture Matters. Dig Deeper!
If you've always wanted to participate in a dig, figure out why people speak different languages, learn why people don't look the same or what DNA really means, or just learn about all diverse peoples of the world, then Anthropology is for you!
Anthropologists study the range of human diversity over the globe and across time by examining culture, archaeology, biology, and language. That means that a major in Anthropology gives you a broad exposure to ideas and information.
Anthropology is your ticket to understanding how people from different backgrounds live, think, and interact. You'll learn to appreciate cultural diversity, think critically, and even apply your knowledge to real-world problems.
Here's what you'll learn:
Different Cultures: You'll dive into the unique customs, beliefs, and traditions of people around the globe.
Critical Thinking: You'll develop the skills to analyze information, solve problems, and think outside the box.
Global Perspective: You'll gain a broader understanding of the world and how it connects.
Practical Skills: You'll learn valuable skills like research, writing, and presenting, which will help you succeed in college and beyond.
So, if you're curious about the human experience and want to make a difference in the world, anthropology is the perfect major for you!
Learning in Action
Students have worked on digs that discovered the site of a major fur trading post, Kenosha's first tavern, and the first Anglo settlement in Petrifying Springs State Park. Students have also studied West-African art, the "mysterious" disappearance of Pike Creek through oral histories, and developed social monitoring for environmental outreach to clean our rivers.
Careers after Parkside
Students have gone on to graduate and work in anthropology, archaeology, geography, library sciences, and museum studies, as well as other social sciences. Some have become Vista volunteers. Others have jobs in cultural resource management, social work, K-12 education, arts and history museums, as well as a range of jobs in management in various business and state agencies because of their strong research, analysis, and writing skills.
PROGRAM CONTACT INFO
John Ward | 262-595-3327 | wardj@uwp.edu
