Anthropology and Archeology

An introduction to the discipline of Anthropology.mp4

Description of Course:

This course is a quarter-long course offered in the Fall and/or Spring for students in the 6th-8th grade. The purpose of the course is for students to have a chance to explore where they came from and how the information learned about different civilizations, studied in Social Studies courses, was discovered. The course will include the study of the Hominid Family over its history and how we came to be the only form still in existence based on anthropological evidence. The students would then be able to employ anthropological and archeological techniques to study a Roman Villa and its people. This would be followed by a study of the Kingsley Plantation’s fieldwork using real data from the site in Florida.

Scope and Sequence:

The Hominid Family

In this topic, we will explore the field of Anthropology and what all it encompasses. We will also explore its relationship to Archeology. Then, we will hone the basic skills of this field by examining our Hominid Ancestors and how then are members of the human family.

Uncovering a Roman Villa

In this topic, we will explore the ruins of Pompeii, how we learn about the people who lived and died at this site, and what ethical considerations are used in the preservation and excavation of this landmark.

Kingsley Plantation: Fieldwork

In this topic, we will explore a site closer to home. We will look into how field-work is accomplished at Kingsley Plantation and what we can learn about the people who lived on this property based on what they left behind.

Real World Applications:

The Best & Highest-Paying Careers in Anthropology

  1. Marketing Manager
    Salary: $134,290
    Education: Bachelor’s
    Growth: 10%
    One of the top benefits of studying anthropology is that it can translate into virtually any career, including a career in marketing. With marketing and advertising, much of the work involves analyzing how people think, which means a background in anthropology could be a strong, if unorthodox, path to this profession. This career has one of the strongest salaries, not just for an anthropology major, but for the job market as a whole. If you work your way to the top 10%, you can expect a salary over $208,000! Best of all, the career is expected to grow by 10%, so there should be plenty of opportunity.

  2. Lawyer
    Salary: $120,910
    Education: Professional degree
    Growth: 6%
    When you think of anthropology majors, you probably don’t think about a career in law. However, this area of study involves cultural research and understanding, which can be applied to immigration law, human rights laws, international-trade laws, and more. If you are a good lawyer, you can expect to be financially rewarded. In a career where earning is heavily based on performance, the lowest 10% earn less than $59,000, while the top 10% earn over $208,000. The career growth, however, is not particularly impressive, as there is expected to be only a 6% rise. You’ll need additional education in the form of a professional degree.

  3. Public Relations Manager
    Salary: $114,800
    Education: Bachelor’s
    Growth: 8%
    Businesses and institutions all across the country and the globe need competent professionals who can communicate the right messages and create the right image for an organization, which makes this an excellent path for an anthropology major. Public relations managers coordinate campaigns, create materials, and identify potential opportunities to enhance a group’s image, which can lead directly to an increase in profits or success rates. This is a difficult job, so the best PR managers are rewarded with a strong salary. The top 10% of public relations managers earn over $208,000, so you can expect a strong salary throughout your career. Job growth is at 8%, which is slightly faster than average.

  4. Training & Development Managers
    Salary: $111,340
    Education: Bachelor’s
    Growth: 8%
    Training and development involves two skills that are learned during an anthropology degree: communication and cultural understanding. In this career, you have to work with a variety of different people; you also have to mold these people into high-quality employees. With an anthropology background, you’ll have the skills to be a great trainer. Training managers are crucial to large companies, so if you excel in this career you will likely be rewarded. The top 10% can expect salaries over $192,000, making this one of the best paying jobs for anthropology majors. The growth, which sits at 8%, is also a perk of this already rewarding career.

  5. Sociologist
    Salary: $82,050
    Education: Master’s
    Growth: 9%
    Few careers need as thorough an understanding of the intersection between culture and individuals as sociologists. With an anthropology education, you’ll have an understanding of how people’s thoughts develop and why some people react in certain ways to various situations. All of these make you a better sociologist. A master’s degree is required for this career, and you will need proper licensing and certifications. But if you work into the top 10%, you can expect a salary over $140,000. The career is also expected to grow by 9% as sociology is applied to other forms of research, including economics, surveys, and healthcare.

  6. Genetic Counselor
    Salary: $80,370
    Education: Master’s
    Growth: 29%
    This career has a larger focus on the biological aspects of humanity, but anthropology can still be applied to the field. Using family histories and medical reports, genetic counselors seek to give specific advice to healthcare patients. For example, they may help someone determine their risk for heart disease, then guide them to appropriate decisions. This career is expected to grow by a staggering 27%, which will be due to many factors, including the belief that genetic information can be used to create better preemptive care. (Such as frequent heart screenings for those with a higher genetic risk of heart disease.) With the top 10% earning over $107,000, this is a financially rewarding career as well.

  7. College Professor
    Salary: $78,470
    Education: Doctorate
    Growth: 15%
    If you want to develop future generations of anthropologists, perhaps you should consider a career as a college professor. In this career, you’ll create curriculum for classes, guide teaching assistants, and evaluate students. You will also have the chance to conduct further research on anthropology, which is a major benefit for this career. To teach at the college level, however, you will likely need a doctorate, which can take a long time to complete. However, you can enjoy a fulfilling career, steady job growth, and a potential income over $175,000.

  8. Anthropologist
    Salary: $62,410
    Education: Master’s
    Growth: 10%
    We’ve talked about a lot of careers so far, but what about the obvious one? After completing an education in anthropology, you could simply transition into a career an an anthropologist. This career brings many different opportunities, including the chance to plan cultural research, collect data and information, and analyze results from studies. You could work as an environmental anthropologist, cultural anthropologist, or a physical anthropologist, among many other options. The career requires a master’s degree in most cases, so you will likely need to continue your education after a bachelor’s degree. You can expect a strong salary, with the top 10% earning over $97,000. And with a 10% expected growth, you should be able to enjoy a steady career.

  9. Writer
    Salary: $62,170
    Education: Bachelor’s
    Growth: 8%
    Written communication is one of the essential skills for a high-quality anthropologist, and this is one of the abilities you’ll gain when you study this field. Because you will do a lot of writing while studying anthropology, you’ll develop a writing style that is crisp, unique, and clear, so you could apply this education to writing for books, magazines, newspapers, or even company newsletters. Writers have a large range of incomes. The median annual salary sits at $62,170 per year, but the lowest 10% earn less than $31,000, which is below the national average. However, the top 10% earn more than $121,000, so there is a chance, assuming you’re a good writer, at making a sizable income.

  10. Historian
    Salary: $61,140
    Education: Master’s
    Growth: 6%
    Anthropologists spend a lot of time learning about history, especially human history, making them wonderful candidates for careers as historians. They understand the importance of research, communication, and story telling, which are all crucial to a historian’s work. In this career, you’ll have the benefit of a median salary over $61,000, while the top 10% enjoy salaries over $110,000. You will need a master’s degree in addition to your anthropology degree. This additional education will need to focus on your desired area of study, such as early human history or western civilization.

  11. Survey Researchers
    Salary: $57,700
    Education: Master’s
    Growth: 2%
    These highly intelligent professionals create and conduct research projects with a variety of goals. They may plan and design surveys, then analyze results, and provide reports to the appropriate people, including government officials and business executives. Because anthropology involves lots of research (and in some cases actual surveys), it seem logical that an anthropology degree is a good step to this job. The pay for this career is strong, with a median salary of $57,700 and the top 10% earning over $103,000. However, there are a two clear downsides. First, the job usually requires a master’s degree, a high level of education for a career that brings roughly $57,000. Second, the job growth is only 2%, which essentially amounts to a decline considering the national growth will be 5%.

  12. Career Counselor
    Salary: $56,310
    Education: Master’s
    Growth: 13%
    People often need honest, clear, informed advice on career decisions. While anthropology won’t make you an expert in the job market, it will help you understand how people think and act, which could translate into a career guiding people to the right jobs. This career brings a median salary of $6,310, while the top 10% enjoy salaries over $94,000. Most of all, there is an expected growth of 13%, which means there should be plenty of options for people who seek a job as a career counselor.

Source: Get Educated: https://www.geteducated.com/careers/anthropology-jobs/