Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
Why Choose Anthropology at WIU?
- Students take part in ground-breaking research with grants from the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Education
- Opportunity to build relationships with regional institutions, including the Field Museum of Natural History and the Dickson Mounds Museum
- Student led ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Anthropology and Sociology Club sponsors activities like film nights, field trips, ancient metal working and job search workshops
- Summer archaeological field school: Students explore the prehistoric past or take part in a short-term study abroad and explore life in a different culture
- Students can pursue a major or minor in anthropology in the classroom, online, or in a combination of both formats
- WIU's Online Anthropology Degree is ranked Seventh in the Nation
Program Availability
Job Placements of WIU Graduates
- Renewable Energy Specialist, Siemens; Ft. Madison, IA
- Base Manager at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheater; Red Rocks, AZ
- Cancer Center at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute; San Diego, CA
- Jacent Strategic Merchandising, Huntingdon Valley, PA
- Museum Curator, The Fort Museum and Frontier Village, Ft. Dodge, Iowa
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Forensic Clinical Laboratory Supervisor, US Department of Testing Laboratories, Inc.
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