Anthropology
Why study Anthropology?
You thirst for knowledge about people. Who are they, where did they come from, what sets them apart? Anthropology encompasses a wide range of knowledge and can be broken down and studied by its physical, biological, linguistic, and cultural aspects. Pursue Archaeology to discover ways to discover physical aspects of a culture and how it influenced the people who created it.
Why study Anthropology at the University of Michigan–Flint?
- Options. Choose Anthropology as either a major or a minor. Select a foreign language to enhance your education. Customize your degree to your interests.
- Discovery. Gain knowledge – not just from your professors but from your classmates. Learn to challenge your own thought processes and perceptions. Learn and grow as a student and as a person.
- Exploration. Utilize study abroad opportunities to enhance and expand upon your classroom experience. Witness and participate in new cultures and traditions. Join the Anthropological Sciences Club - participate. Don’t limit yourself to the lecture – live it!
- Valuable Skills. Anthropology challenges you to take a closer look at your own cultural experiences as well as those of others. You will develop and strengthen your analytical reasoning, critical thinking, research, problem solving, and communication skills prized by employers in all career fields.
- Opportunity. The world is your classroom. You will gain new perspectives on your community and the world you live in. Gain the expertise to educate others.
What can I do with a degree in Anthropology from the University of Michigan–Flint?
A degree in Anthropology will change the way you view the world and prepare you for a wide variety of careers. Expand upon your undergraduate experiences by continuing on to graduate studies. Our graduates have excelled in graduate school as well as in the following career fields:
- Education
- Sociology
- Archaeology
- Research
- Business
- International Affairs
- Law
Contact Us
Department of Sociology/Anthropology/Criminal Justice web site: http://www.umflint.edu/ant_crj_soc/