WHAT IS ANTHROPOLOGY?

Anthropology is the holistic study of our species, with an emphasis on biological and cultural evolution, variation, and adaptations in space and time. Anthropology is unique among the disciplines that study humans because it integrates information from practically all disciplines in the natural, social, and applied sciences, as well as the humanities. This interdisciplinary framework provides insights that cannot be found elsewhere, and make anthropology a prime subject for the twenty-first century.

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N.B. - It is not necessary to take ANTR 1006 before ANTR 1007.  You may also if your schedule permits take both ANTR 1006 and ANTR 1007 concurrently.
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Our University offers an undergraduate program in the three approaches, or "sub-disciplines" of anthropology:

Cultural Anthropology or Ethnology systematically compares diverse cultures and societies around the world, from small groups of Arctic hunters to complex industrial nations. The objective is to understand the complex conditions and consequences of environmental, social, economic, political and cultural changes rapidly altering our world.

Archaeology deals with the reconstruction of past ways of human life through the recovery and analysis of artifacts and other material remains from past cultures. Archaeologists help us understand processes such as domestication, ancient urbanization, and long-distance trading. Archaeologists often require special training in zoology, botany, and/or history.

Biological or Physical Anthropology is concerned with the evolution of the human species, and the biological characteristics of past and present human populations.

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What can I do with an Undergraduate Degree in Anthropology?

In this new age of science, technology and communications, a degree in Anthropology can provide the necessary understanding of human diversity that will open doors to various career opportunities. Anthropologists are employed in a wide variety of positions as consultants, teachers, researchers, curators, resource managers, planners, etc., in the public and private sectors, including: colleges and universities, hospitals and health agencies, corporations, media, government institutions, NGOs and museums. Anthropology degrees are also excellent if you are interested in entering professional schools of law, medicine/health professions, international commerce, etc. For further information, see the video, Anthropologists at Work: Careers Making a Difference by The National Association for the Practice of Anthropology, which is available at Laurentian Library.