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Careers in Anthropology, Sociology and Urban StudiesAnthropologyMuch of what follows is taken from the American Anthropological Association http://www.aaanet.org. Another interesting career oriented site is www.anthrojob.com/. While the majority of professional anthropologists have traditionally worked in higher educational institutions, teaching and researching, the field has greatly expanded over the past 20 years. If teaching the way you want to go, a doctorate is generally required for most four-year college jobs; however, those with a master’s degree can teach in two-year colleges or high schools. Since 1985, over half of all new PhDs in anthropology have taken nonacademic positions in research institutes, nonprofit associations, government agencies, world organizations, and private corporations. Those with a Master’s Degree or a Bachelor’s Major or Minor in anthropology also have a wide-range of career opportunities in a variety of occupational settings, in both the public and private sectors. Non-governmental organizations, such as international health organizations and development banks employ anthropologists to help design and implement a wide variety of programs, worldwide and nationwide. State and local governmental organizations use anthropologists in planning, research and managerial capacities. Contract archaeology has been a growth occupation with state and federal legislative mandates to assess cultural resources affected by government funded projects. Forensic anthropologists not only work with police departments in university and museum settings. A corporate anthropologist working in market research might conduct targeted focus groups to examine consumer preference patterns not readily apparent through statistical or survey methods. Other interesting websites for careers in Anthropology include: http://www.nku.edu/~anthro/careers.html#careers http://www.utexas.edu/student/careercenter/careers/anthro.pdf SociologyAs with Anthropology, if you want to teach at a four-year college, a Ph.D. is generally required. For two-year colleges and high schools a Master’s Degree is usually enough. There are numerous opportunities beyond teaching that require sociological skills. A report on the ‘21st Century Workplace’[1] highlights skills needed for success in today’s global workplace such as:
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[1] 21st Century Workplace: Skills for Success (2007)
Studying Sociology helps students acquire these skills and develop a greater understanding and appreciation of life in a diverse world. Students become aware of how society influences lives and how individuals and groups can change society. Sociology Majors develop skills in gathering and analyzing data on important social issues which can have a positive impact on families and communities.
With these skills, THE SOCIOLOGY MAJOR PREPARES STUDENTS FOR JOBS IN:
SAMPLE ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES WHERE YOU CAN APPLY A DEGREE IN SOCIOLOGY IN NEW JERSEY & BEYOND
Useful websites for careers in Sociology include: Today, over 50% of the world’s population (about 3.5 billion people) lives in urban areas. If you have ever wondered:
• Why so many people live in cities and urbanized regions
• How living in cities and suburbs influences behavior
• How cities and communities develop and change over time
• How policies on urban development, economic growth, sustainability, and neighborhood services are made
• How to address issues like urban poverty and inequality, housing and transportation needs, resources for schools and communities, and how to improve quality of life in urban areas
then a major—or a minor concentration—in Urban Studies may be right for you.
What is URBAN STUDIES?
Urban Studies is the study of cities, suburbs, and metropolitan regions in local and global perspective. Interdisciplinary in nature, the Urban Studies major draws on courses from several departments and complements a wide range of disciplines including environmental studies, physics, education, journalism, and business. Urban Studies utilizes the city as a living laboratory to combine academic learning with real-world experiences that explore, develop applied research skills and internship opportunities in order to understand cities.
What is my CAREER PATH with a DEGREE IN URBAN STUDIES?
The Urban Studies major is a four-year course of study leading to a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree. The degree prepares students for a wide range of employment opportunities and graduate work.
Urban Studies students go on to work in: • Public administration, Government, Urban planning, Transportation, Housing
• Private Businesses and Corporations, Financial Services, Real Estate
• Social services, Education, and Non-Profit Agencies
Others go on to graduate programs in: • Urban planning • Architecture and Urban Design • Social work • Education
• Social Science (Psychology, Geography, Environmental Studies) • Public Policy
Useful Websites: www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/career/ http://www.planning.org/jobsandpractice/ http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/career/Students/ChoosingAMajor/html/urban.htm |
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