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Anthropology

Anthropology

Whether you’ve dreamed of excavating on an archaeology dig or documenting a culture on camera, the anthropology program at Michigan Tech is a great place to start. Our anthropology majors have a distinct advantage—we’re all about hands-on research here. You can go from the classroom to a field site in just a few minutes. With all of the opportunities to learn from leaders in the field, you’d be crazy not to consider it.

Find your Passion with the Right Concentration

As an anthropology major you can concentrate in:

  • Archaeology
  • Environmental anthropology (examining the relationship between humans and their environments)

What You Need to Know About Anthropology

  • You can participate in the annual Field School in Industrial Archeology, which has included sites such as the 19th century’s West Point Foundry in Cold Spring, NY or the Cliff Mine in Keweenaw County, MI.
  • Our anthropology department is the home of the leading journal in industrial archaeology, The Journal of the Society for Industrial Archaeology.
  • You’ll have access to a well-equipped archaeology lab that gives you experience in the processing and classification of artifacts andincludes facilities for electrolytic artifact cleaning and a high-temperature kiln.
  • You’ll get to use a variety of equipment for surveying field sites, including a “total station.”
  • The anthropology curriculum is designed to be flexible to fit your interests and career goals.

With an undergraduate degree in anthropology, you’ll find work in a wide range of growing fields, including positions at nonprofit and governmental agencies. Get an anthropology job in teaching, social work, and business, all with a great salary. Who says you can’t make your dreams come true?

Learn more about anthropology at Michigan Tech!

Michigan Technological University is an equal opportunity educational institution/equal opportunity employer.

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