UNT Anthropology

What Can I Do with a Degree in Anthropology?

In addition to the option of becoming an academic, there are many exciting career opportunities for applied anthropologists in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. For instance, applied anthropologists work for the federal government, high technology companies, and public health organizations.

What is Applied Anthropology?

Applied anthropology is any kind of anthropological work that is done to solve practical problems. This means that there are stakeholders and clients who stand to gain or lose from the project.

How Can I Apply to the Master’s Program in Applied Anthropology?

In order to be accepted into the UNT Master’s Program in applied anthropology, applicants must submit two separate applications.

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SfAA 2010

20 UNT students, alumni, and faculty are presenting papers at the 2010 Society for Applied anthropology conference in Merida, Mexico.  UNT is also hosting a reception on Thursday at 5:30.  Please see the SfAA program for all the details.  Good luck everyone!

“Why Should I Get a Master’s Degree?”

The Council of Graduate School publication, “Why Should I Get a Master’s Degree?” has some interesting information and statistics on master’s programs and graduates.  http://www.cgsnet.org/portals/0/pdf/Why_Should_I_Get_A_Masters_BW.pdf
Specifically, the article points out that master’s programs that are geared towards practice-oriented and applied scholarship produce graduates with skills that more easily transfer into the workforce, especially when job [...]