Anthropology studies humankind, comparing peoples of all places and times to understand the panorama of human existence. The field looks at the human experience through aspects like language, biology, religion, family life, politics, economics, and others. While many anthropologists work in other cultures amid exotic settings, MTSU's program also emphasizes the practical aspects of anthropology to help solve human problems. Sub-disciplines are introduced in archaeology, ethnology, biological anthropology, and linguistics. A special emphasis is on fieldwork.
An anthropology degree can prepare a student for jobs with museums and archives, education, archaeology, government, non-profits, business, and communications. Students may specialize through graduate programs or prepare for advanced degrees in law, medicine, forensics, or genetic counselling.
Antique and collectibles shops
Archaeology companies
Archives
Art galleries
Bilingual education
Colleges and universities
Community centres
Consulting
Cultural brokerage
Diversity training
Documentary film making
Environmental impact assessment
Environmental organizations
Ethnic and cultural organizations
Federal/state/local/tribal government
Fund-raising
Genetics counselling
Historic preservation offices
International business
International development agencies
International diplomacy
Law
Libraries
Management
Marketing
Media
Medical and health-related jobs
Military human terrain projects
Mission organizations