What you will study
As an Anthropology minor at the University of Central Missouri, you take classes that
explore the nature of humans throughout the course of our evolution — both biologically
and culturally. This gives you a better understanding of cultural diversity and the
impact of globalization on non-Western populations.
Core courses for the Anthropology minor include:
- Anthropology of Food
- Cultural Anthropology
- Human Prehistory
In addition to the core courses, each Anthropology minor can choose from a variety
of special topics, including at least one upper-level class. Elective course options
may include:
- Anthropological Linguistics
- Anthropology of Gender
- Archaeological Field Research
- Forensic Anthropology
- Hoax and Myth in Anthropology
- World Archeology
Excellence in Anthropology
- #5: Best Anthropology Colleges in Missouri (Universities.com, 2021)
Unique learning opportunities in the Anthropology minor
As an undergraduate student in the Anthropology minor program at the University of
Central Missouri, you can learn both inside and outside the classroom about humanity
and its evolution. Through hands-on learning, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of
the course material and connect with others who share similar interests.
- Internships: Get experience in a role that involves anthropological work. Past students held internships
in museums, social agencies and community organizations.
- Research: Work with a faculty mentor who shares your interests. Help them on research projects
by collecting and analyzing data to learn what it’s like to be active in the profession.
- Field experiences: Go into the field at both national and international locations to get hands-on experience
working in museums, on archaeological digs and in other field activities.
- Student life: Join other students interested in anthropology in the Anthropology Club. Meet monthly
to discuss your research, network with peers and participate in social activities.
What can you do with a minor in Anthropology from UCM?
Prepare for a wide range of career paths with a minor in Anthropology. Students interested
in pursuing a career in biology deepen their biological knowledge with a better understanding
of human evolution. Students in other programs, such as political science and sociology, find that the cultural studies in an Anthropology minor enhance their careers after
graduation.
No matter the job path you choose, the minor in Anthropology program builds skills
that take you far, including:
- Appreciation for diversity
- Communication
- Critical thinking
Jobs for Anthropology minors
Use the tool below to explore job opportunities, salary potential, employment trends
and other career data for graduates with experience in the anthropology field.
Financial assistance options for your Anthropology minor
Benefit from the University of Central Missouri’s high-value education. LendEDU recognized
the University of Central Missouri as a top-ranked university for low student debt
upon graduation.
Our financial aid counselors help you work through the variety of ways you can finance your college education and put your education within reach. Through a combination of low tuition, grants,
scholarships and loan options, we make earning your undergraduate degree an achievable
goal.
We have many scholarships available exclusively for students in certain majors. Refer
to your primary major’s program page to learn more about the scholarships available
to undergraduates in your bachelor’s degree program.
Meet Anthropology Faculty Member Dr. Hannah Marsh
Expert in physical anthropology
Dr. Marsh brings her extensive experience researching physical anthropology to the
classroom in courses such as Human Variation, Forensic Anthropology and Human Prehistory.
She’s also a frequent speaker about race and biology, particularly on emphasizing
the lack of a biological basis for the concept of race.
Meet the Faculty
Meet Emily C.
BS Anthropology ’13
“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.”
Meet Anthropology Faculty Member Dr. Amber Clifford-Napoleone
Expert in museum science
Dr. Clifford-Napoleone focuses her museum science expertise on textiles and textile
preventive conservation, museum anthropology and Bedouin material culture. Her research
interests lie at the intersection of popular music, popular culture and sexual subcultures
in the United States.
Meet the Faculty
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