Uncover new insights into ancient civilizations and help grow our understanding of human culture as a student of anthropology. We’ll train you to identify and collect artifacts, interpret your findings, and contribute valuable research to the field.
By exploring dig sites, working in our labs and getting involved in the community, you’ll cultivate valuable skills for careers in many fields, such as education, health care, public policy, social work and ecology.
Top Reasons to Study Anthropology at UToledo
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Skills development through field work in archaeology.
Learn the techniques to investigate and preserve our archaeological history. UToledo’s archaeology field school takes students to active dig sites where you’ll apply your coursework into valuable, real-world experience while also engaging in rewarding service learning in the community.
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High-tech labs.
Dig into research projects alongside faculty and increase your familiarity with tools of the trade in our labs. You’ll learn how to analyze and preserve bones and artifacts as well as interpret behavioral and cultural data.
- Osteology lab
- Archaeology lab
- 3D imaging lab
- Statistics and methods lab
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Job opportunities and professional development.
Expand your professional network and hone the skill sets that will give you a competitive edge in the job market.
Through internships and active career development, we prepare our students for meaningful roles in a range of workplace settings, including:
- Museums
- Research libraries
- Government agencies
- Community organizations
- Universities
- Hospitals and clinics
- Public health agencies
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Concentrations in Applied Anthropology.
We offer two optional concentrations designed to specialize your degree and help you succeed in your next career chapter or graduate school plans.
- Cultural Resource Management: Help organizations balance modern progress with the historical preservation of our past. You’ll play a vital role in upholding our cultural heritage by mitigating the negative impact of new construction and infrastructure plans on important anthropological sites.
- Medical Anthropology: Connect the dots between culture, biology and history to inform and improve our health care systems. You’ll provide key contexts into the relationship between larger social issues and public health for an interdisciplinary approach to medicine.
What jobs can I get with an Anthropology degree?
UToledo graduates with Anthropology degrees have skills that can be used in many fields, including:
- Cultural resource management
- Ecology
- Education
- Forensics
- Health care
- Historic preservation
- Marketing
- Museums
- Public policy
- Social justice
- Social work
Anthropologists are hired by:
- Census Bureau or CDC (organizations that collect and analyze public data)
- Community organizations and non-profits
- Educational institutions
- Government
- Law enforcement
- Private businesses
Hands-On Learning Opportunities
At UToledo, we take you beyond the textbooks and the four walls of a classroom. These real-world experiences are what help our graduates gain professional skills and land jobs.
UToledo’s Department of Anthropology likes students to get their hands dirty. Many classes require service learning in the community. Our archaeology field school takes students to an active dig where they learn techniques to investigate and preserve our archaeological history.
Internships
Finding an internship is easy thanks to UToledo’s robust community partnerships with companies and organizations around the region. Dive into unique opportunities that prepare you to launch your career.
UToledo’s Anthropology Department works with undergraduates to identify and complete internships with community partners and organizations around the world.
Internships help you:
- Gain practical experience
- Build your resume
- Refine your skills
- Cultivate contacts
Internships often lead to full-time jobs after graduation!
The Rocket Career Center can help you track down job opportunities. You also might be able to receive academic credit for your internship or job.
Research
UToledo is known for its undergraduate research opportunities. Start as early as your freshman year. Work with faculty who enjoy collaborating with students.
Our Office of Undergraduate Research can:
- Connect you to faculty mentors and projects
- Help you find funding
- Help you present your research at conferences and other events
Study Abroad
Travel, experience new cultures and meet new people — all while earning college credit.
UToledo’s international field school launched in summer 2017 in the Dominican Republic. Anthropology bachelor’s degree students evaluated the health and education consequences of urban poverty while working in a children’s summer camp. Students have also traveled to South Africa, Mozambique, Ghana and Ireland.
UToledo's Education Abroad Office can help you find the perfect opportunity. You can apply for grants, scholarships and financial aid to help fund study abroad.
- Semester at Sea
- Short-term, summer and faculty-led trips
- Direct exchange programs with other universities
- Teach English abroad
- Global health program (med student clerkships)
- Rocket Kids (work with youth around the world)
Rocket Kids Semester
The Rocket Kids program offers University students a fall, spring or summer semester internship providing recreational programming to U.S. military youth while experiencing the world in locations such as Germany, Italy, Belgium and The Netherlands.
Rocket Kids interns will gain practical experience in programming, leadership, health and wellness, creative arts, performing arts, cultural and literary arts, team and individual sports, adventure and outdoor recreation and STEM education.
On-campus and Part-time Jobs
- Learn skills that prepare you for a career after graduation.
- Build your resume.
- Earn money.
If you want to work, there are plenty of opportunities on campus and at businesses near campus. If you demonstrate financial need, you may qualify for the federal work-study program.
Student Organizations
Our most successful students get involved.
UToledo has 400+ student organizations that will help you:
- Make friends.
- Build your resume.
- Network.
- Be a leader.
- Serve your community.
- Have fun!
Tuition and Scholarships
Most new students don't pay full price. 94% of new UToledo students receive scholarships or other state and federal aid.
Keep in mind: Your cost will vary by college, program and a host of other options. This is the average amount full-time students pay per year.
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Honors students come from a variety of countries, backgrounds and cultures. While we may bond over a tough class, our differences make us blossom.
Benefits of Honors
The Honors College is a community of academically gifted students from all majors on campus. Students take unique Honors classes taught by dedicated Honors faculty and complete an Honors thesis or capstone project in their major, earning the Honors medallion at graduation within their normal program of study. Honors students are challenged to think more deeply and broadly about what they learn. With special academic, cultural, and professional development opportunities, their education extends beyond the classroom.
Honors students can also choose exclusive housing in the Honors Academic Village or President's Hall.
Explore more about what the Honors College can offer you as a budding professional, inquisitive scholar, and engaged person.
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