Anthropology Degree

The anthropology program at Western Wyoming Community College prepares students for careers as a contract archaeologist, corporate analyst, corporate anthropologist, editor, educational planner, forensic specialist, government analyst, medical researcher, museum curator, park ranger, or social worker. The program focuses on the study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates and their cultural behavior and institutions. Program courses include: biological/physical anthropology, anthropological linguistics, ethnography, ethnology, ethnohistory, socio-cultural anthropology, psychological anthropology, research methods, forensic pathology, museum studies, and international affairs. Get more details below including other Wyoming colleges that offer anthropology degrees.

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Western Wyoming Community College (WWCC)

1 Whitney Way, Sheridan, WY

About

Western Wyoming Community College, located in Rock Springs, Wyoming, is a public two year institution founded in 1959 as the fifth of seven community colleges located in the state.  WWCC operates through a unique campus designed to protect students from the harsh winters that affect the area, resulting in an a series of hallways that connect the various buildings. Over the years growth in enrollment has caused expansion and redesign of the campus with financial support from the community.

Academics

Students may choose from academic transfer and career training programs in order to fulfill their personal and professional goals. Academic transfer programs allow for the completion of the first two years of a four year education locally and at low cost, followed by applying for transfer to a four year institution in order to complete their bachelor's degree.

Training programs provide education and skill development in a high demand field or industry for the purposes of long term employment as a qualified professional upon completion. Programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a degree or certificate upon completion. Distance learning options also allow student to complete a bachelor's or master's degree online through the school's relationship with a number of colleges and universities.

Programs offered include:

• Biology
• Accounting
• Communication
• Computer Programming
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid

Individuals interested in enrollment at WWCC must be at least 18 years old or have a high school diploma or equivalent. Students must submit an application, provide test scores and transcripts if available, possibly take a placement exam, and pay all associated fees. Meeting with a counselor and taking part in student orientation is also encouraged. Financial aid is also available for student based on need in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), in order to determine eligibility.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Anthropologists

Description

Research, evaluate, and establish public policy concerning the origins of humans; their physical, social, linguistic, and cultural development; and their behavior, as well as the cultures, organizations, and institutions they have created.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, anthropologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.8% from 2014 to 2024

Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in anthropology or archeology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).