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Welcome to UCM’s Anthropology Program
What Is
Anthropology?
Anthropology is the Study of Humanity:
In Anthropology you learn the story of humanity, from the evolution of Homo sapiens to our cultural and biological diversity .
Anthropology will teach you how to be a citizen of the world.
Students in
Anthropology have the
opportunity to travel to
England each summer.
Major in
Anthropology
Our Major Prepares You For The Future:
The Bachelor of Science in Anthropology program is a fourfield undergraduate degree with opportunities for fieldwork,
original research, and laboratory experience.
Work one-on-one with
faculty, get all the
mentoring you need,
and plan for the future.
Minor in
Anthropology
General
Education
Courses
Add Cultural Diversity To Your Resume:
Three General Education courses and four courses of your
choice from the Anthropology curriculum. Focus on biological,
archaeological, cultural, or applied topics for your major.
Three General Education courses:
 ANTH 1810: Human Prehistory
 ANTH 1820: Cultural Anthropology
 ANTH 2820: Anthropology of Food
Interested in living
cultures? Take ANTH
1820 or 2820. Interested
in human evolution and
biological development?
Take ANTH 1810.
Faculty Advising:
All three Anthropology faculty members are
active anthropologists engaged in research
and field work. The faculty believe in holistic advising and work closely with students.
Anthropology students can depend on mentoring even after their graduation.
Anthropology Students Work Together:
The Anthropology Club, free to students, offers
field trips, conferences, film festivals and other
opportunities. It is recognized by the American
Anthropological Association, and gives students a
large network of peers and professionals.
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Our minor is perfect
for students planning
a future working with
diverse groups.
UCM Anthropology
students can work in
the Anthropology Lab,
in the Geology
Collections, and at the
McClure Archives and
University Museum
UCM students have presented their
research at the Central States
Anthropological Society meeting ,
the Association of Physical
Anthropologists annual meeting,
and several regional conferences.
“The relationships you can build with your professors (and
ultimately your mentors) are stronger than what you would get
in a bigger program. It's those relationships that really make
anthropology at UCM a unique experience.” A 2013 graduate
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Anthropology is the holistic study of humanity in all places and all times.
Anthropology’s basic goal is to explore and describe the nature of humans as evolving, cultural beings.
In the global system of today, Anthropology helps you become more than an intellectual tourist who is
isolated from others, but instead someone eager and able to contribute to the rich diversity of the rapidly
changing works.
Anthropology can contribute to your career in many ways. Anthropologists are engaged in teaching at
every level, working as professionals in museums, governmental agencies and private industries. Anthropologists can also specialize in archaeology and cultural resource management, in ethnography and
the study of different aspects of cultures, or in forensics and osteology. Past graduates of the Anthropology program at UCM have gone on to graduate school in Anthropology, Urban Studies and Cultural
Studies, to jobs in contract archaeology and refugee relocation services, working with youth groups and
social organizations, and even conducting interviews for international insurance agencies. UCM’s Anthropology students benefit from a network of alumni, frequent advising from Anthropology faculty, and
assistance from the Office of Career Services. For further examples of the careers possible for those
with a degree in Anthropology, consult the student section of the American Anthropological Association
(www.aaanet.org/resources/students/Anthrodegree.cfm).
Anthropology students
completing site evaluation at a local cemetary.
Students in Anthropology
at UCM have the chance
to attend at least one field
trip per year, in addition
to field trips as part of
their coursework. For
example, linguistics students complete observations at the Kansas City
Zoo, and archaeology students perform excavations.
Anthropology Club
Students interested in Anthropology can also participate in the UCM Anthropology Club, an informal
and free organization. Members are involved in a variety of activities throughout the year: meetings
with guest speakers, student presentations, films, group field trips to regional museums and archaeological sites, attendance at cultural events, opportunities to attend professional conferences, and special sessions for job opportunities, resume writing, graduate school applications and field school planning. If
you would like to join, please email your Anthropology instructor or sign up in Wood 206, the Anthropology classroom. We maintain a Facebook page as well, just search for “Anthro@UCM.”
Anthropology Major and Minor
Program Information
Bachelor of Science in Anthropology
The University of Central Missouri offers a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology degree. This program
allows students to receive a traditional five-field degree in Anthropology, and to focus on one of four areas: archaeology and cultural resource management, cultural anthropology and ethnography, physical
anthropology and forensics, or museum professionalism.
The Bachelor of Science in Anthropology is a 42 hour program. The program is comprised of 24 hours in
required courses:
 ANTH 1810: Human Prehistory
 ANTH 1820: Cultural Anthropology
 ANTH 2820: Anthropology of Food
 ANTH 2830: Hoax and Myth in Anthropology
 ANTH 3810: Applied Anthropology
 ANTH 3830: Anthropological Linguistics
 ANTH 4890: Senior Seminar in Anthropology
 And one field course: ANTH 4815, 4830, or 4835
And 18 hours in upper-level (3000 or 4000) Anthropology electives (6 courses).
Students must also complete the UCM General Education program and complete the General Education
Assessment (GEA). Anthropology students are encouraged to take ANTH 1810, ANTH 1820, and
ANTH 2820 in their first two semesters on campus, and to complete their GEA exam in the second semester of their sophomore year. General Education courses are offered each semester, and all other required courses are offered on an annual or biannual rotation– see faculty for more information.
Fieldwork and Research Opportunities
All Anthropology majors must complete a fieldwork course:
Study Tour of London (ANTH 4835), Archaeological Field
School (ANTH 4830), of an arranged special projects internship or research project (ANTH 4815). Field-based experiences are typically completed in summer semesters, though
internships and research projects can be completed in a
standard semester. See your advisor for information.
Original research is not required for the Anthropology program, but it is encouraged and supported. Anthropology students complete original research in the McNair Program, as
part of the Honors College, and independently.
Anthropology major Laci Darling, a student
focused in physical anthropology and forensics,
studied human remains in the lab.
Is A Minor Required?
Although UCM no longer requires a minor, the Anthropology program recommends all students declare a minor to augment their degree program and gain additional areas of
knowledge. Anthropology students commonly declare a minor in modern languages, history, art, biology, criminal justice, women’s and gender studies, and Africana studies.
Anthropology Minor for a Bachelor’s Degree
The University of Central Missouri allows candidates for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees to develop a secondary field of specialized study as a minor. Some programs also require minors
as part of the degree program. A minimum of nine hours of a minor program must be completed through
UCM. At least one upper-level course must be included in the minor program and completed at UCM.
Students must achieve a grade point average of at least 2.0 in the minor.
The Anthropology Minor is for students majoring in other field who have an interest in better understanding human diversity, both past and present. For example, an anthropology minor might benefit majors in biology by providing a more in-depth understanding of the human organism. Students majoring
in business, social work, sociology, psychology and political science can gain a better level of expertise
in working with diverse populations and individuals. Students in music, art, communication and English
can improve their understanding of human languages and art forms. Criminal justice, social work and
crisis and disaster management students can gain valuable knowledge about forensics and the application
of anthropology to modern world problems. UCM does not confer teaching certification for this minor.
Minor Requirements (21 hours minimum)
ANTH 1810: Human Prehistory (3.0 hours)
ANTH 1820: Cultural Anthropology (3.0 hours)
ANTH 2820: Anthropology of Food (3.0 hours)
At least 12 hours of electives taken from Anthropology
NOTE: We do not accept military service, mission service, or study abroad for ANTH credit.
General Education
There are three Anthropology courses in UCM’s General
Education program:
ANTH 1810: Human Prehistory (3.0 hours)
ANTH 1820: Cultural Anthropology (3.0 hours)
ANTH 2820: Anthropology of Food (3.0 hours)
General Education Requirements for the Minor: ANTH 1810
fulfills 3 hours credit for Knowledge Area II (Science and
Mathematics), ANTH 2820 fulfills 3 hours credit for the Social/Behavioral Sciences section of Knowledge Area III
(History and Social Sciences), ANTH 1820 fulfills 3 hours
credit for the Engagement section of General Education requirements.
These courses are taught every semester, and ANTH 1820:
Cultural Anthropology is taught online each summer. Students wishing to transfer credits in Anthropology to UCM
should request their transcripts from the institution awarding
credit and meet with the Anthropology academic advisor.
Anthropology major Corey Austen in his pith
helmet, a gift awarded to each Anthropology
major upon graduation from UCM.
Anthropology Courses Offered at UCM
ANTH 1810: Human Prehistory (Gen Ed course)
Surveys the empirical evidence of fossils and artifacts for human biological and cultural origins.
ANTH 1820: Cultural Anthropology (Gen Ed course)
Surveys the origin, development, and varieties of contemporary world cultures.
ANTH 2820: Anthropology of Food (Gen Ed course)
Delves into how and why we eat what we eat.
ANTH 2830: Hoax and Myth in Anthropology
From Bigfoot to Piltdown, how hoaxes and myths illustrate the ethics and methods of science
ANTH 2845: Physical Anthropology
The biology of humans from fossil primates to modern humans, including genetics and racial variation.
ANTH 3810: Applied Anthropology
The application of anthropology, its ethics its subfields and its disciplines, to real-world problems.
ANTH 3820: World Archaeology
An examination of extinct societies and the field and lab methods used to reconstruct them.
ANTH 3830: Anthropological Linguistics
The study of human and creation of human languages, and the methods used to study language.
ANTH 3840: Human Variation
The evolutionary development, physical and biological variation of humanity.
ANTH 3850: Peoples of the World
Study and discussion of humans and their material culture; practicum time in University Museum.
ANTH 4810: Forensic Anthropology
The ethics, methods, and laboratory processes of forensic examination of human remains.
ANTH 4815: Special Topics in Anthropology
Study, interpretation, and discussion of special topics and problems in anthropology.
ANTH 4820: Anthropology of Gender
Explores factors influencing the cultural construction of gender; sexuality and globalization.
ANTH 4830: Archaeological Field Research
Field experience in archaeological methods, as well as how and why we investigate sites.
ANTH 4835: Study Tour of London
An intensive summer study tour of London’s museums and archaeological sites.
ANTH 4840: Historical Archaeology
The study of artifacts, architecture, and other material culture in North America.
ANTH 4850: North American Indian
Archaeological study of the native peoples of North America, their prehistory, and their cultures.
ANTH 4860: Museum Studies
Introduction to museum work, disciplines, ethical questions, and role of museum interpretation.
ANTH 4870: Comparative Cultures
Cross-cultural study of ethnographic writing, and the work of doing ethnography in the field.
ANTH 4890: Senior Seminar
Capstone course with a focus on the history of anthropology, theories, and the ethics of science.
Faculty in Anthropology at UCM
Dr. Jeffrey Yelton (PhD UMissouri 1991) is an
archaeologist with specialization in cultural resource management and North American ethnohistory. His research interests are historical archaeology in the Midwest, cult archaeology, international education. He teaches Cultural Anthropology, Anthropology of Food, World Archaeology, Historical Archaeology, North American Indian, Archaeological Field School and the annual
summer Study Tour of London. Dr. Yelton is also
the primary advisor for Anthropology majors.
Email: [email protected].
Dr. Amber R. Clifford-Napoleone (PhD
UKansas 2007) is a cultur al anthropologist
with specializations in gender and sexuality,
and critical ethnography. Her research interests
are sexuality in popular music scenes, heavy
metal studies, and the material culture study of
Saudi Arabian Bedouin. Dr. CliffordNapoleone also serves as the Curator for
UCM’s McClure Archives and University Museum. She teaches Cultural Anthropology, Anthropological Linguistics, Peoples of the World, Anthropology of Gender, Museum Studies, and Comparative Cultures. Dr. Clifford-Napoleone is the co-advisor for Anthropology
students and oversees internships in Anthropology. Email: [email protected].
Dr. Hannah E. Marsh (PhD UIowa 2013) is a physical anthropologist with specializations in paleoanthropology, human osteology and forensics. Her research interests are cranial vault thickness in Homo sapiens, and the biology of racial variation in humans. She teaches Human Prehistory,
Physical Anthropology, Applied Anthropology, Forensics,
Human Evolution, Human Variation, and Primate Behavior.
Dr. Marsh has studied human paleoanthropology in Indonesia and Africa, and consulted on forensic cases in Iowa.
Email: [email protected]
Anthropology Student Opportunities
Individual Mentoring
Mentoring is available to all Anthropology students, both majors and minors. The faculty in
Anthropology are always available for assistance and support. Students interested in individual research projects can arrange an ANTH
4815 course, allowing for one-on-one instruction between the student and the faculty member. Students wishing to pursue a career outside
academia receive assistance with job searching
and application preparation, while students
planning on graduate school get advice on applications and financial aid.
Student Organizations
Anthropology Club is a free or ganization
open to all students of Anthropology and alumni of UCM’s Anthropology program. The club
meets monthly for films, guest speakers, and
student presentations. The club also goes on
one field trip each year. Anthropology Club is
a student club recognized by the American
Anthropological Association, so member s
can join AAA for the undergraduate rate of only $30 per year. Membership in AAA gives
you access to job listings, internships, and databases. UCM’s Anthropology program is
also a member of Lambda Alpha, the national honor society for Anthropology. Students
chosen for membership in Lambda Alpha are eligible for national scholarships, and are
Keeping In Touch
The faculty in Anthropology at UCM maintain three sources
of constant communication between Anthropology students
and faculty. First, there is a faculty-run email list open to
everyone interested in Anthropology that provides monthly
announcements about events and courses. Second, our Facebook page, Anthro@UCM, is a network of current and
past students. Third, there is an Anthropology student only
Blackboard page where faculty post research assistance,
program information and class announcements.
Internships and Study Abroad
Anthropology: A Field-Based Discipline
Anthropology is a discipline constantly focused on working in the field, whether with archaeological specimens in field schools and excavations, or doing ethnographic interviews
among chosen populations, serving as a museum intern or working in the lab. All students
in Anthropology at UCM are encouraged to do some field-based coursework, and for our
Anthropology majors such field-based experience is required.
Internships at museums, not-for-profit institutions, laboratories or in for-credit field
schools must be arranged with Dr. Clifford-Napoleone. Please make sure you meet with
Dr. C BEFORE you arrange an internship, to make sure it meets the minimum requirements for credit. In recent years, Anthroplogy students have completed internships at the
Bakken Museum of Science in Minneapolis, the Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa, the National
Archives and Records Administration and with private collectors. UCM students have
completed field schools in Illinois, Michigan, Greece, Peru, and Missouri, to name just a
few sites. Students can receive ANTH 4815: Special Topics in Anthropology course credit
for internships and field schools, but students must have permission from Dr. C at least a
semester in advance. Students can take no more than 9.0 hours of 4815 total as an undergraduate.
Study Abroad is available in myr iad countr ies, for a per iod from five days to an academic year. The UCM International Center and Study Abroad programs can assist students in selecting a study abroad location, arranging course schedules and making travel
plans, and in securing financial aid and scholarship funds. While it is possible to get Anthropology credit for courses taken abroad, it is not automatic. Students should work with
the faculty advisor and the UCM study abroad professionals to transfer courses, done only
on a course-by-course basis and with faculty approval.
Study Tour of London
Each summer, UCM’s Anthropology program offers a special course on the museums and archaeological sites of London. This three week summer
course includes a one week study tour in London,
with excursions to museums, historical sites, and
Stonehenge. The course is available for 3.0 hours
of course credit, and can be applied to the Anthropology major. In addition, other UCM students,
and student spouses, can attend the study tour as
well. For more information, contact Dr. Yelton.
Anthropology: Job Outlook and Information
Although most anthropologists and archeologists work in an office, some analyze samples
in laboratories or work in the field. They typically work in research organizations, colleges
and universities, museums, consulting firms, private corporations, and government. Fieldwork in remote areas usually requires travel for extended periods. Anthropology is expected to grow at a rate of 19% from 2012-2022, faster than all other occupations.
For more information, see the job outlook for Anthropology at the Bureau of Labor
and Statistics page.
For information about the many careers, job paths, and opportunities for Anthropology students beyond graduation, go to the AAA Careers Page.
“Adding an anthropologist to a research team is like moving from black-and-white TV
to color," says Cathleen Cr ain. " We' re able to obser ve shades of color that other s
can't see. Anthropologists understand complexity and can help devise answers that reflect
that complexity." -read more in Anthropologists Go Native in the Corporate Village.
Welcome to Anthropology at UCM
For More Information Contact:
Dr. Jeffrey Yelton: [email protected]
Dr, Amber R. Clifford-Napoleone: [email protected]
Dr. Hannah E. Marsh: [email protected]
On the Web: http://www.ucmo.edu/hist-anth/facstaff/anthropology
Facebook: Search “Anthro@UCM”