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Anthropology @ UCM www.ucmo.edu/hist-anth/anthropology Welcome to UCM s Anthropology Program What Is Anthropology? A n t h r o p o l o g y i s t h e S t u d y o f H u m a n i t y : In Anthropology you learn the story of humanity, from the evolution of Homo sapiens to our cultural and biological diversity. Anthropology will teach you how to be a citizen of the world. Students in Anthropology have the opportunity to travel to England each summer. M a j o r i n A n t h r o p o l o g y O u r M a j o r P r e p a r e s Y o u F o r T h e F u t u r e : The Bachelor of Science in Anthropology program is a fourfield undergraduate degree with opportunities for fieldwork, original research, and laboratory experience. Work one-on-one with faculty, get all the mentoring you need, and plan for the future. M i n o r i n A n t h r o p o l o g y A d d C u l t u r a l D i v e r s i t y T o Y o u r R e s u m e : Three General Education courses and four courses of your choice from the Anthropology curriculum. Focus on biological, archaeological, cultural, or applied topics for your major. Our minor is perfect for students planning a future working with diverse groups. G e n e r a l E d u c a t i o n C o u r s e s T h r e e G e n e r a l E d u c a t i o n c o u r s e s : ANTH 1810: Human Prehistory ANTH 1820: Cultural Anthropology ANTH 2820: Anthropology of Food Interested in living cultures? Take ANTH 1820 or 2820. Interested in human evolution and biological development? Take ANTH 1810. F a c u l t y A d v i s i n g : All three Anthropology faculty members are active anthropologists engaged in research and field work. The faculty believe in holistic advising and work closely with students. Anthropology students can depend on mentoring even after their graduation. UCM Anthropology students can work in the Anthropology Lab, in the Geology Collections, and at the McClure Archives and University Museum A n t h r o p o l o g y S t u d e n t s W o r k T o g e t h e r : The Anthropology Club, free to students, offers field trips, conferences, film festivals and other opportunities. It is recognized by the American Anthropological Association, and gives students a large network of peers and professionals. UCM students have presented their research at the Central States Anthropological Society meeting, the Association of Physical Anthropologists annual meeting, and several regional conferences. M o r e I n f o r m a t i o n The relationships you can build with your professors (and ultimately your mentors) are stronger than what you would get in a bigger program. It's those relationships that really make anthropology at UCM a unique experience. A 2013 graduate Check out Anthropology @ UCM on Facebook! Search Anthro@UCM
Anthropology is the holistic study of humanity in all places and all times. Anthropology s basic goal is to explore and describe the nature of humans as evolving, cultural beings. In the global system of today, Anthropology helps you become more than an intellectual tourist who is isolated from others, but instead someone eager and able to contribute to the rich diversity of the rapidly changing works. Anthropology can contribute to your career in many ways. Anthropologists are engaged in teaching at every level, working as professionals in museums, governmental agencies and private industries. Anthropologists can also specialize in archaeology and cultural resource management, in ethnography and the study of different aspects of cultures, or in forensics and osteology. Past graduates of the Anthropology program at UCM have gone on to graduate school in Anthropology, Urban Studies and Cultural Studies, to jobs in contract archaeology and refugee relocation services, working with youth groups and social organizations, and even conducting interviews for international insurance agencies. UCM s Anthropology students benefit from a network of alumni, frequent advising from Anthropology faculty, and assistance from the Office of Career Services. For further examples of the careers possible for those with a degree in Anthropology, consult the student section of the American Anthropological Association (www.aaanet.org/resources/students/anthrodegree.cfm). Anthropology students completing site evaluation at a local cemetary. Students in Anthropology at UCM have the chance to attend at least one field trip per year, in addition to field trips as part of their coursework. For example, linguistics students complete observations at the Kansas City Zoo, and archaeology students perform excavations. Anthropology Club Students interested in Anthropology can also participate in the UCM Anthropology Club, an informal and free organization. Members are involved in a variety of activities throughout the year: meetings with guest speakers, student presentations, films, group field trips to regional museums and archaeological sites, attendance at cultural events, opportunities to attend professional conferences, and special sessions for job opportunities, resume writing, graduate school applications and field school planning. If you would like to join, please email your Anthropology instructor or sign up in Wood 206, the Anthropology classroom. We maintain a Facebook page as well, just search for Anthro@UCM.
Anthropology Major and Minor Program Information
Bachelor of Science in Anthropology The University of Central Missouri offers a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology degree. This program allows students to receive a traditional five-field degree in Anthropology, and to focus on one of four areas: archaeology and cultural resource management, cultural anthropology and ethnography, physical anthropology and forensics, or museum professionalism. The Bachelor of Science in Anthropology is a 42 hour program. The program is comprised of 24 hours in required courses: ANTH 1810: Human Prehistory ANTH 1820: Cultural Anthropology ANTH 2820: Anthropology of Food ANTH 2830: Hoax and Myth in Anthropology ANTH 3810: Applied Anthropology ANTH 3830: Anthropological Linguistics ANTH 4890: Senior Seminar in Anthropology And one field course: ANTH 4815, 4830, or 4835 And 18 hours in upper-level (3000 or 4000) Anthropology electives (6 courses). Students must also complete the UCM General Education program and complete the General Education Assessment (GEA). Anthropology students are encouraged to take ANTH 1810, ANTH 1820, and ANTH 2820 in their first two semesters on campus, and to complete their GEA exam in the second semester of their sophomore year. General Education courses are offered each semester, and all other required courses are offered on an annual or biannual rotation see faculty for more information. Fieldwork and Research Opportunities All Anthropology majors must complete a fieldwork course: Study Tour of London (ANTH 4835), Archaeological Field School (ANTH 4830), of an arranged special projects internship or research project (ANTH 4815). Field-based experiences are typically completed in summer semesters, though internships and research projects can be completed in a standard semester. See your advisor for information. Original research is not required for the Anthropology program, but it is encouraged and supported. Anthropology students complete original research in the McNair Program, as part of the Honors College, and independently. Anthropology major Laci Darling, a student focused in physical anthropology and forensics, studied human remains in the lab. Is A Minor Required? Although UCM no longer requires a minor, the Anthropology program recommends all students declare a minor to augment their degree program and gain additional areas of knowledge. Anthropology students commonly declare a minor in modern languages, history, art, biology, criminal justice, women s and gender studies, and Africana studies.
Anthropology Minor for a Bachelor s Degree The University of Central Missouri allows candidates for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees to develop a secondary field of specialized study as a minor. Some programs also require minors as part of the degree program. A minimum of nine hours of a minor program must be completed through UCM. At least one upper-level course must be included in the minor program and completed at UCM. Students must achieve a grade point average of at least 2.0 in the minor. The Anthropology Minor is for students majoring in other field who have an interest in better understanding human diversity, both past and present. For example, an anthropology minor might benefit majors in biology by providing a more in-depth understanding of the human organism. Students majoring in business, social work, sociology, psychology and political science can gain a better level of expertise in working with diverse populations and individuals. Students in music, art, communication and English can improve their understanding of human languages and art forms. Criminal justice, social work and crisis and disaster management students can gain valuable knowledge about forensics and the application of anthropology to modern world problems. UCM does not confer teaching certification for this minor. Minor Requirements (21 hours minimum) ANTH 1810: Human Prehistory (3.0 hours) ANTH 1820: Cultural Anthropology (3.0 hours) ANTH 2820: Anthropology of Food (3.0 hours) At least 12 hours of electives taken from Anthropology NOTE: We do not accept military service, mission service, or study abroad for ANTH credit. General Education There are three Anthropology courses in UCM s General Education program: ANTH 1810: Human Prehistory (3.0 hours) ANTH 1820: Cultural Anthropology (3.0 hours) ANTH 2820: Anthropology of Food (3.0 hours) General Education Requirements for the Minor: ANTH 1810 fulfills 3 hours credit for Knowledge Area II (Science and Mathematics), ANTH 2820 fulfills 3 hours credit for the Social/Behavioral Sciences section of Knowledge Area III (History and Social Sciences), ANTH 1820 fulfills 3 hours credit for the Engagement section of General Education requirements. These courses are taught every semester, and ANTH 1820: Cultural Anthropology is taught online each summer. Students wishing to transfer credits in Anthropology to UCM should request their transcripts from the institution awarding credit and meet with the Anthropology academic advisor. Anthropology major Corey Austen in his pith helmet, a gift awarded to each Anthropology major upon graduation from UCM.
Anthropology Courses Offered at UCM ANTH 1810: Human Prehistory (Gen Ed course) Surveys the empirical evidence of fossils and artifacts for human biological and cultural origins. ANTH 1820: Cultural Anthropology (Gen Ed course) Surveys the origin, development, and varieties of contemporary world cultures. ANTH 2820: Anthropology of Food (Gen Ed course) Delves into how and why we eat what we eat. ANTH 2830: Hoax and Myth in Anthropology From Bigfoot to Piltdown, how hoaxes and myths illustrate the ethics and methods of science ANTH 2845: Physical Anthropology The biology of humans from fossil primates to modern humans, including genetics and racial variation. ANTH 3810: Applied Anthropology The application of anthropology, its ethics its subfields and its disciplines, to real-world problems. ANTH 3820: World Archaeology An examination of extinct societies and the field and lab methods used to reconstruct them. ANTH 3830: Anthropological Linguistics The study of human and creation of human languages, and the methods used to study language. ANTH 3840: Human Variation The evolutionary development, physical and biological variation of humanity. ANTH 3850: Peoples of the World Study and discussion of humans and their material culture; practicum time in University Museum. ANTH 4810: Forensic Anthropology The ethics, methods, and laboratory processes of forensic examination of human remains. ANTH 4815: Special Topics in Anthropology Study, interpretation, and discussion of special topics and problems in anthropology. ANTH 4820: Anthropology of Gender Explores factors influencing the cultural construction of gender; sexuality and globalization. ANTH 4830: Archaeological Field Research Field experience in archaeological methods, as well as how and why we investigate sites. ANTH 4835: Study Tour of London An intensive summer study tour of London s museums and archaeological sites. ANTH 4840: Historical Archaeology The study of artifacts, architecture, and other material culture in North America. ANTH 4850: North American Indian Archaeological study of the native peoples of North America, their prehistory, and their cultures. ANTH 4860: Museum Studies Introduction to museum work, disciplines, ethical questions, and role of museum interpretation. ANTH 4870: Comparative Cultures Cross-cultural study of ethnographic writing, and the work of doing ethnography in the field. ANTH 4890: Senior Seminar Capstone course with a focus on the history of anthropology, theories, and the ethics of science.
Faculty in Anthropology at UCM Dr. Jeffrey Yelton (PhD UMissouri 1991) is an archaeologist with specialization in cultural resource management and North American ethnohistory. His research interests are historical archaeology in the Midwest, cult archaeology, international education. He teaches Cultural Anthropology, Anthropology of Food, World Archaeology, Historical Archaeology, North American Indian, Archaeological Field School and the annual summer Study Tour of London. Dr. Yelton is also the primary advisor for Anthropology majors. Email: yelton@ucmo.edu. Dr. Amber R. Clifford-Napoleone (PhD UKansas 2007) is a cultural anthropologist with specializations in gender and sexuality, and critical ethnography. Her research interests are sexuality in popular music scenes, heavy metal studies, and the material culture study of Saudi Arabian Bedouin. Dr. Clifford- Napoleone also serves as the Curator for UCM s McClure Archives and University Museum. She teaches Cultural Anthropology, Anthropological Linguistics, Peoples of the World, Anthropology of Gender, Museum Studies, and Comparative Cultures. Dr. Clifford-Napoleone is the co-advisor for Anthropology students and oversees internships in Anthropology. Email: clifford@ucmo.edu. Dr. Hannah E. Marsh (PhD UIowa 2013) is a physical anthropologist with specializations in paleoanthropology, human osteology and forensics. Her research interests are cranial vault thickness in Homo sapiens, and the biology of racial variation in humans. She teaches Human Prehistory, Physical Anthropology, Applied Anthropology, Forensics, Human Evolution, Human Variation, and Primate Behavior. Dr. Marsh has studied human paleoanthropology in Indonesia and Africa, and consulted on forensic cases in Iowa. Email: hmarsh@ucmo.edu
Anthropology Student Opportunities Individual Mentoring Mentoring is available to all Anthropology students, both majors and minors. The faculty in Anthropology are always available for assistance and support. Students interested in individual research projects can arrange an ANTH 4815 course, allowing for one-on-one instruction between the student and the faculty member. Students wishing to pursue a career outside academia receive assistance with job searching and application preparation, while students planning on graduate school get advice on applications and financial aid. Student Organizations Anthropology Club is a free organization open to all students of Anthropology and alumni of UCM s Anthropology program. The club meets monthly for films, guest speakers, and student presentations. The club also goes on one field trip each year. Anthropology Club is a student club recognized by the American Anthropological Association, so members can join AAA for the undergraduate rate of only $30 per year. Membership in AAA gives you access to job listings, internships, and databases. UCM s Anthropology program is also a member of Lambda Alpha, the national honor society for Anthropology. Students chosen for membership in Lambda Alpha are eligible for national scholarships, and are Keeping In Touch The faculty in Anthropology at UCM maintain three sources of constant communication between Anthropology students and faculty. First, there is a faculty-run email list open to everyone interested in Anthropology that provides monthly announcements about events and courses. Second, our Facebook page, Anthro@UCM, is a network of current and past students. Third, there is an Anthropology student only Blackboard page where faculty post research assistance, program information and class announcements.
Internships and Study Abroad Anthropology: A Field-Based Discipline Anthropology is a discipline constantly focused on working in the field, whether with archaeological specimens in field schools and excavations, or doing ethnographic interviews among chosen populations, serving as a museum intern or working in the lab. All students in Anthropology at UCM are encouraged to do some field-based coursework, and for our Anthropology majors such field-based experience is required. Internships at museums, not-for-profit institutions, laboratories or in for-credit field schools must be arranged with Dr. Clifford-Napoleone. Please make sure you meet with Dr. C BEFORE you arrange an internship, to make sure it meets the minimum requirements for credit. In recent years, Anthroplogy students have completed internships at the Bakken Museum of Science in Minneapolis, the Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa, the National Archives and Records Administration and with private collectors. UCM students have completed field schools in Illinois, Michigan, Greece, Peru, and Missouri, to name just a few sites. Students can receive ANTH 4815: Special Topics in Anthropology course credit for internships and field schools, but students must have permission from Dr. C at least a semester in advance. Students can take no more than 9.0 hours of 4815 total as an undergraduate. Study Abroad is available in myr iad countr ies, for a per iod from five days to an academic year. The UCM International Center and Study Abroad programs can assist students in selecting a study abroad location, arranging course schedules and making travel plans, and in securing financial aid and scholarship funds. While it is possible to get Anthropology credit for courses taken abroad, it is not automatic. Students should work with the faculty advisor and the UCM study abroad professionals to transfer courses, done only on a course-by-course basis and with faculty approval. Study Tour of London Each summer, UCM s Anthropology program offers a special course on the museums and archaeological sites of London. This three week summer course includes a one week study tour in London, with excursions to museums, historical sites, and Stonehenge. The course is available for 3.0 hours of course credit, and can be applied to the Anthropology major. In addition, other UCM students, and student spouses, can attend the study tour as well. For more information, contact Dr. Yelton.
Anthropology: Job Outlook and Information Although most anthropologists and archeologists work in an office, some analyze samples in laboratories or work in the field. They typically work in research organizations, colleges and universities, museums, consulting firms, private corporations, and government. Fieldwork in remote areas usually requires travel for extended periods. Anthropology is expected to grow at a rate of 19% from 2012-2022, faster than all other occupations. For more information, see the job outlook for Anthropology at the Bureau of Labor and Statistics page. For information about the many careers, job paths, and opportunities for Anthropology students beyond graduation, go to the AAA Careers Page. Adding an anthropologist to a research team is like moving from black-and-white TV to color," says Cathleen Crain. " We're able to observe shades of color that others can't see. Anthropologists understand complexity and can help devise answers that reflect that complexity." -read more in Anthropologists Go Native in the Corporate Village.
Welcome to Anthropology at UCM For More Information Contact: Dr. Jeffrey Yelton: yelton@ucmo.edu Dr, Amber R. Clifford-Napoleone: Clifford@ucmo.edu Dr. Hannah E. Marsh: hmarsh@ucmo.edu On the Web: http://www.ucmo.edu/hist-anth/facstaff/anthropology Facebook: Search Anthro@UCM