Anthropology

Overview

Anthropology began as a way to catalog and explain human diversity, particularly those cultures deemed as exotic or primitive. Today, it has transformed into a comprehensive study of peoples, cultures and practices across the globe.

As you inquire into the nature, meaning and significance of culture through this program, you will explore diverse peoples and communities including Latin American, Native American, African, Asian and Middle Eastern cultures.

Explore human origins and physical and cultural diversity while you apply anthropological approaches to practical problems such as health, social issues and education.

Address Real-Life Problems

Throughout your coursework and in your projects, you’ll use anthropological methods to address real-life problems.

Experienced Professors

You will work with a knowledgeable, interdisciplinary team of professors with extensive cross-cultural experience.

Seminar and Study Abroad Options

Special seminars and study abroad options are available as additional educational opportunities.

What You’ll Learn

While pursuing a minor in anthropology, you will explore human origins and physical and cultural diversity while applying anthropological approaches to practical problems such as health, social issues and education.

Through a minor in anthropology at UW-Superior, you will be able to:

• Understand research techniques, concepts and theories to study the human experience and conduct research
• Identify and address ethical issues in your own and others’ work
• Cultivate awareness and analysis of the role of culture in worldviews and practices
• Engage with diverse people, perspectives and practices in an open-minded and self-reflective manner

Program Outcomes/Career Opportunities

An anthropology minor is an excellent complement to virtually any major, including education, history, social work, legal studies, psychology, marketing, communications and more.

Put your anthropology minor to work as a: