Although traditionally anthropology has been an academic field, anthropological knowledge is being used to aid in the solution of practical problems in areas all around the world.  Many opportunities are available in areas such as public health, cultural resource management, Third World economic development, and many other government, private, and nonprofit programs.

Skills:
Adaptability, self-motivation, good writing skills, keen observation and learning foreign languages. Training in "participant observation."

What kinds of jobs can I get with an Anthropology major?

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"Anthropology is more than a career. It's a way of life. In everything I do, I am an anthropologist."
~Sharlotte Neely