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Whether you’re preparing for graduate school or for the job market, Oakland University’s Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology gets you ready for the next step. Our anthropology degree equips you with practical skills that are in high demand throughout the workforce. In addition to cultivating proficiency in writing, research, and critical analysis, Oakland’s anthropology degree offers specialized training in areas such as data management, drone technology, and GIS mapping. You can also perform field research and study abroad in our anthropology program, gaining real-world experience and a multicultural perspective. If you seek broad career options and a strong professional foundation, our anthropology bachelor’s degree has what you’re looking for.
Whether you’re preparing for graduate school or for the job market, Oakland University’s Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology gets you ready for the next step. Our anthropology degree equips you with practical skills that are in high demand throughout the workforce. In addition to cultivating proficiency in writing, research, and critical analysis, Oakland’s anthropology degree offers specialized training in areas such as data management, drone technology, and GIS mapping. You can also perform field research and study abroad in our anthropology program, gaining real-world experience and a multicultural perspective. If you seek broad career options and a strong professional foundation, our anthropology bachelor’s degree has what you’re looking for.
Our bachelor’s degree in anthropology offers distinctive benefits that aren’t available from any other anthropology program in Michigan. You’ll enjoy graduate-level opportunities as an undergraduate anthropology major, gaining experience that stands out on a resume or a grad-school application.
In addition to offering first-rate preparation for graduate programs in anthropology, our anthropology degree provides a good foundation for postgraduate study in teaching, business, law, and other professional disciplines. If you choose to go straight into the job market, our anthropology degree qualifies you to work in a broad range of industries. You’ll be particularly well qualified for employment in venues such as:
The anthropology degree includes core courses in human evolution, research methods, cultural anthropology, and anthropological theory. You’ll take 24 elective credits in one of three concentrations (cultural anthropology, archaeology, or general anthropology), with broad course flexibility to tailor the degree to your interests. A small sample of course options includes:
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