Anthropology (Minor)

What is anthropology? Anthropology is the study of humans as both biological and cultured animals and is broadly inclusive of prehistoric, historic, and contemporary societies in a variety of global settings. At Cedar Crest, emphasis is given to cultural anthropology, the sub-field that looks at social arrangements in non-western cultures. Cultural anthropology is a window on the cultures of the world, surveying the variety of family systems, political and economic structures, religions, and expressive forms. Classes include a culture area course on the Caribbean and a number of topical courses. The themes of race, gender, and globalization appear prominently in many courses.

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Anthropology at Cedar Crest exists as a minor, which combines nicely with many different types of majors. Some students elect to self-design a major in anthropology by taking additional courses at nearby institutions and adding some cognate courses at the college.

 Faculty

Dr. Catherine Cameron
Kenza Glass (archeology instructor)

The requirements for the Anthropology minor are:

• Anthropology 100 (3 credits) and five additional courses:
• ANT 210 Introduction to Archaeology
• ANT 215 World Music (3 credits)
• ANT 219 Human Evolution (3 credits)
• ANT 225 Tourism and Pilgrimage (3 credits)
• ANT 230 Cultures of the Caribbean (3 credits)
• ANT 235 Field School in Caribbean Anthropology (3 credits)
• ANT 250 Researching American Communities (3 credits)
• ANT 270 Research Internship (3 credits)
• ANT 310 Women in the Developing World (3 credits)
• ANT 360 Thesis/ Independent Study

Opportunities for Students

 Self-design opportunity: Students have the option of self-designing a major in anthropology using the courses offered, plus cognate courses in religious studies, history, and other relevant disciplines. The self-design is supervised by Dr. Cameron and is sent as a petition to CAPC, a faculty committee.

 Graduates in this major may opt for graduate programs in one of the four fields of anthropology at large universities. There are also career tracks in museum studies for which a master's degree is essential. A bachelor's degree in anthropology does not automatically qualify the holder for any particular job, which is why internships, study abroad experiences are useful on a student's resume. Anthropology is a good field for anyone who wishes to work in urban studies, government agencies, social services, or museum studies. It is also a good preparation for law school.