Anthropology Ohio University

Overview

Members of the BA Anthropology Major at Ohio University conduct extended research in Africa, Latin America, South and Southeast Asia, and the United States, and they are dedicated to bringing their real-world experiences into the classroom. Faculty members devote much attention to students, and Anthropology majors at Ohio University have many opportunities to work closely with their professors.

Key facts:

• To earn a B.A. in Anthropology, students take at least 11 courses in Anthropology for a total of 33 semester credit hours, including introductory courses in cultural, biological, and archaeological anthropology. They work with an adviser from the Anthropology program to select from a flexible range of courses that best suit their interests and the university's requirements for graduation.

• Because Anthropology has applications to and connections with so many other disciplines, students are encouraged to plan their program of study to include courses from Biology, Geological Sciences, Geography, History, Sociology, and Psychology. They are also encouraged to take courses from other academic programs in which Anthropology faculty members participate, such as Global Studies, Classics & World Religions, Women's Studies, War and Peace Studies, and Environmental Studies.

Advantages for majors

• Hands-on Experience—Ohio University's Field School of Archaeology gives students the chance to receive hands-on experience in current archaeological techniques and laboratory analysis of archaeological material in a field school taught by Ohio University Anthropology faculty. In addition, the Biological Anthropology Laboratory gives students hands-on experience through its extensive skeletal collection.
• Undergraduate Research—Ohio University funds competitive grants for undergraduate research projects and holds an annual research symposium that enables students to present their work to the university community.

• Study Abroad—Ohio University's Office of Global Opportunities serves a growing number of students who are choosing to travel and study outside of the United States, offering traditional semester and summer programs, internship placements, volunteer projects and faculty-led programs to more than 30 destinations worldwide. The Anthropology program offers a special Spring Break Study Abroad course tailored for its majors on human rights law, and justice in Northern Ireland.

Careers and Graduate School

• The labor/job market reflects the diversity of anthropology as a field. Past Anthropology students from Ohio University have pursued careers in professional schools including medical, law, and nursing.
• Anthropology students have been accepted into top graduate schools in anthropology, social work, forensics, history, and other related fields. Many students have received fellowships or research assistantships due to their Ohio University undergraduate research experiences. They have also entered many governmental agencies, including the Peace Corps, AMERICORPS, VISTA, parks service and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Students in cultural anthropology often get positions in NGOs (non-governmental agencies) focused on U.S. or international development.