Anthropology Degree

The anthropology program at Southeast Missouri State University 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 Missouri colleges that offer anthropology degrees.

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Southeast Missouri State University (Stephens)

1200 E Broadway, Columbia, MO

Southeast Missouri State University provides a variety of degree programs for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Cape Girardeau, MO and publically funded. Approximately eleven thousand students enroll at Southeast Missouri State University per year.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Communications And Journalism
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions to SE. A score between 890 - 1190 on the SAT, or 20 - 25 for the ACT is common among admitted students. More information from the admissions office can be found at semo.edu.

The tuition at Southeast Missouri State University varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $7,200 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $13,000 for the year. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $5,700. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is typically grants and loans.

The Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)

For a complete list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at semo.edu.

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).