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The discipline of anthropology encompasses the scientific study of all
human phenomena in all places at all times, and is broadly divided into
four main sub-fields: archaeological anthropology, biological
anthropology, cultural anthropology, and linguistic anthropology. Anthropology includes the study of human evolution and human prehistory as
well as the study of human cultures and human languages.
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Coursework in anthropology can be a very valuable part of a liberal arts
education, not only because anthropology provides the context for
understanding human behavior and human sociocultural systems, but also
because anthropology encourages the development of analytical skills that
are applicable to most other disciplines. Thus many students who
major in anthropology as undergraduates find they are well prepared for
graduate study in other fields, including business, law, and
medicine. For students who wish to pursue graduate training in
anthropology, however, the list of career opportunities is very
long. Many anthropologists work in college and university settings, conducting
research and teaching classes. But many other anthropologists work
in fields outside the academic world, pursuing a variety of careers
ranging from diplomacy or international development to salvage archaeology
or forensic anthropology. An excellent source of information about
the field of anthropology is the website of the American
Anthropological Association.
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For further information about earning an Associate in Arts in Anthropology
at Indian River State College, see the recommended program of study
for the A.A. Degree in Anthropology.
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For further information about coursework in Anthropology at Indian River State College, please see the Description
of Anthropology Courses.
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The Discipline Leader for
Anthropology at IRSC is Professor James Lett.
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