Anthropology Cape Breton University

Overview

This  Anthropology program at Cape Breton University aims to challenge our preconceived ideas about our own traditions and ways of life. We examine other, often opposite, notions and ways of living to help determine solutions for living the best life humanly possible.

Anthropology is said to be the most scientific of the humanities, and the most humanistic of the sciences. Divided into the sub-disciplines of socio-cultural, linguistic, physical and archaeology, anthropology is the discipline that explores the human journey. It is a holistic discipline, meaning that it considers this diverse range of topics necessary to understanding what it means to be human.

Key Facts

• CBU also encourages a reflective approach so that students learn to place their own experiences under the lens of examination. 

• This teaches social sensitivity and a sense of place in the larger context of global human experiences.

• Anthropology is considered a teachable subject by the Nova Scotia Department of Education.

What skills will I gain from this program?

• Ability to design and conduct thorough, independent research.

• Broad understanding of the similarities and differences of human cultural systems.

• Clear understanding of the human species in the context of the evolutionary story.

• Ability to apply an awareness of global human diversity to any future career choice.

• Learn to gather, analyze, and use qualitative and quantitative data sets.

Possible Career Paths

• Community leadership

• Cultural resource management

• Health promotion

• Management consulting

• Policy development/implementation