Anthropology at The University of North Texas

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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The UNT Latin Interest Group, co-sponsored in part by the Anthropology Department, invites you to attend a week of free, on-campus events.
The week begins with Dr. Ignacio M. García’s lecture “In Search of Cristal: 40 Years after the Revolt of a Texas Town” on February 2, [...]

Fall 2010 Course Schedule

We are in the process of finalizing the fall 2010 course schedule.  When it is final, you will find the updated information on our website under the “course information” tab.
Early Registration for fall 2010 begins March 29: http://essc.unt.edu/registrar/schedule/fall/calendar.html