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Should I major in Anthropology?If you are interested in:
If you have a broad range of interests in the sciences and the humanities, Anthropology may be a good choice for you. When should I make an appointment to see the Undergraduate Advisor?You should make an appointment to see the Undergraduate Advisor if:
What are the foreign language requirements?Students pursuing a BA must complete the study of a single foreign language through the second semester of the second year of college-level course work - or four semesters. All or part of this requirement may be fulfilled by performance or placement examinations. There are over 35 languages taught at Indiana University and Anthropology Majors are encouraged to take advantage of the diverse languages offered. Below is a list of languages offered at IU.
How do I fulfill my Intensive Writing Requirement?This part of the writing requirement may be fulfilled by completing one intensive writing course at or above the 200 level AFTER completing the English composition requirement. Normally intensive writing sections are taught by faculty in small sections or by individual arrangements and include a series of written assignments evaluated with close attention to organization and expression as well as to substance and argument. Graded revision of assignments is a requirement of all intensive writing courses and of all special arrangements for intensive writing. Courses that fulfill the Intensive Writing Requirement change every semester. Students should check the listings for courses in the Schedule of Classes each semester to make certain the course section they have chosen fulfills the requirements. Students are required to register in the assigned course number as well as COAS W333. Am I required to have a minor?No; anthropology majors are not required to have a minor. How do I apply for graduation?You can now apply to graduate online. Deadlines for graduation applications: May Graduation-June 1 Or, an application for a degree can be filed in the College Recorder's Office, Kirkwood Hall 001. The applications are available there. This should be done no later than September 1 for May graduation, no later than December 1 for August graduation, and no later than March 1 for December graduation. Failure to file by these deadlines may delay graduation. I want to go to graduate school. How do I get started?Books of interest: Getting What You Came For: The Smart Student's Guide to Earning a Master's or Ph D. Robert L Peters The Grad School Handbook. Richard Jerrard and Margot Jerrard Websites: A listing of anthropology programs GRE: http://www.gre.org/ttindex.html Can I get a job with an Anthropology Degree?Yes! Anthropology is an excellent foundation for many careers. Employers hire anthropologists because they have excellent communication skills and understand how to manage multicultural situations. Employment opportunities related directly to Anthropology can be found at:
How do I find a job using my anthropology degree?Visit the Arts and Sciences Placement Office: Career Development Center Check out websites of professional organizations: American Anthropological
Association Society for American Archaeology Career Reference Resources in the Undergraduate Library: "Anthropologist" entry in Guide to Your Career "Anthropology" entry in Major Options Careers for History Buffs and Others Who Learn from the Past Jobs for English Majors and Other Smart People Museum Jobs from A-Z: What They Are, How to Prepare, and Where to Find
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