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Anthropology Major A. Required courses (9 credits) ______ ANTH 1301 Introduction to Physical Anthropology and Archeology ______ ANTH 1302 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology ______ ANTH 4380 Theory in Anthropology (offered in fall only) B. Distribution requirements (You may not count the same course in both distribution lists. Two electives from this list (archaeology and biological anthropology): ANTH 3303, 3304, 3309, 3310, 3340, 3347, 3359, 3360, 3380, 3647, 4312, 4313, 4365, or any other elective (e.g., Special Topics) approved for this purpose by the department (you must get a memo from the department chair). ______ ______ Two electives from this list (cultural anthropology): ANTH 3303, 3306, 3309, 3311, 3314, 3315, 3319, 3320, 3321, 3325, 3326, 3330, 3358, 3361, 4304, 4306, 4308, 4346, or any other elective (e.g., Special Topics) approved for this purpose by the department (you must get a memo from the department chair). ______ ______ C. Other electives (these may be ones from the lists above, as long as they are not counted twice: 1. Open level (1000-4000) (6 credits) ______ ANTH 1000-4000 elective ____________________________________ ______ ANTH 1000-4000 elective ____________________________________ ______ ANTH 3000-4000 elective _____________________________________ What is Anthropology? Anthropology is the science of humans. It spans the range from our biological nature, through the history of past cultures, to the many different cultures in the modern world and how they relate to each other. Where do women have multiple husbands and men have multiple wives? Why do people like to eat sugary or fatty foods? Why are weekends “fun” and what does this tell us about ideas of time in different economic situations? These are the kind of questions anthropologists explore. Anthropology at UTEP has two focuses. Archaeologists study the human past by excavating, documenting objects, surveying physical remains, and collaborating with communities to preserve their cultural heritage. An archaeologist might uncover a stone knife and carved bones, and so discover the tools people used in the past. Cultural anthropologists work closely with people in present-day communities to learn about their everyday lives, challenges, and successes. A cultural anthropologist might sit long into the evening, talking with people about their hopes and fears for their children’s health, and so recommend better public outreach for a community health clinic. UTEP has a special focus on applied anthropology, which uses anthropological knowledge to solve practical human problems and tasks. We have both applied archeology/cultural heritage management and applied cultural anthropology tracks, which focus on providing the student with real-world experiences and job skills. The UTEP anthropology program focuses on the cultures of the Americas, especially as they come together in the Paso del Norte region--Native Americans, Mexicans and Mexican Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, and Anglo Americans. For the study of borderlands, UTEP anthropology is considered one of the strongest programs in the world. Why Should I Study Anthropology? The anthropology faculty are interesting, enthusiastic, and work closely with individual students. The study of anthropology helps you to understand your own cultural and social background and how to relate to other people in everyday life. An anthropologist is well equipped for any job requiring the ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds and to serve culturally varied communities. Studying anthropology is an excellent way to gain the skills to work for the betterment of your community, and the anthropology major prepares students for important careers that are discussed in the next section, “What Can I Do With An Anthropology Degree?”. What Can I Do With an Anthropology Degree? The B.A. The undergraduate degree provides a strong preparation for entry level positions throughout the business, social service, and government worlds. Applied anthropology prepares students for careers in community development and management, cultural heritage and museums, archaeological resource management, and connecting public services (health, education, etc.) with culturally diverse populations. Employers value anthropology majors’ ability to research complex situations and design culturally appropriate solutions. Many students choose anthropology because they see it as a broad liberal arts base for professions such as law, education, medicine, social work, and counseling. Since its subject matter is intrinsically fascinating, anthropology offers valuable preparation for careers in journalism, politics, public relations, business, or public administration--fields that involve investigative skills and working with diverse groups. Going on to the M.A./Ph.D. From UTEP, many anthropology majors go on to graduate school to obtain Master’s and Doctoral degrees. (UTEP offers a Master’s degree in Sociology with a minor in anthropology.) Anthropologists with advanced degrees enter corporate, non-profit, and government jobs, including cultural heritage management and contract archaeologists, forensic and applied biocultural anthropologists, and social and environmental impact assessment. Anthropologists with advanced degrees also become faculty in colleges and universities, advising students, conducting research, and publishing their work. Over 2000 colleges offer sociology courses. Some MA and PhD anthropologists obtain specialized training to become counselors, therapists, or program directors in social service agencies. Box: Some UTEP Anthropology Alumni Ray Rojas has a law degree from the University of Kansas and is Executive Director of the Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center in El Paso. Julie Platt Feldman, after studying about museums at UTEP, is Deputy Director of the Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia. Karina Gerdau-Radonic received a Ph.D. in archaeology and biological anthropology in Bourdeaux, France, and is now a post-doctoral researcher there. She studies the way people were buried on the Peruvian central coast and what that tells us about Peruvian civilizations before the Spanish. What Do I Have to Do to Major in Anthropology? You should go to Old Main 108, the front office of the Sociology and Anthropology department. The staff can answer your questions and direct you to an advisor, who can work with you on a degree plan. If you need to declare or change a major, you will need to go to the front office of Liberal Arts, in room 343 of the Liberal Arts building. The Anthropology major degree plan is not complicated. it requires only 30 credit hours (including 18 at the advanced level) and key courses you will need to take at ANTH 1301, 1302, and 4380. There are also some course distribution requirements inside the major. The Applied Anthropology Certificates UTEP Anthropology offers two certificates, one in applied cultural anthropology and one in cultural heritage management. The certificates require 12 credits but these credits are part of your major or minor, rather than additional credits. The certificates prepare the student with real-world job skills, including how to apply anthropology, using ethnographic methods, and internships, and practical archeology field and laboratory techniques. More information on the certificates can be found in the Sociology/Anthroplogy office, Old Main 108. The Minor in Anthropology Liberal Arts students have to have a minor as well as a major, and Science students may opt to have a minor. Minoring in Anthropology offers an excellent combination with many majors, such as Psychology, Communications, Criminal Justice, Political Science, History, Biology, Geology, and Sociology. It emphasizes the role of culture and long- term human history. To do the minor, you need 18 credit hours in anthropology (including nine at the advanced level); these credit hours include ANTH 1301, 1302, and 4380. You can be advised about the minor at the Sociology/Anthropology office, Old Main 108. You declare your minor at the office of your major College. Updated 1/18/13 Date: Jan 1, 2011 Expires: Dec 31, 2021 Contact: [email protected]