Applied Anthropology Certificate

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The Certificate in Applied Anthropology emphasizes the methodological skills and professional practices necessary for employment as an applied anthropologist. Students will learn about ethical considerations inherent in applied work, how to gather and analyze data, and learn and practice the skills of applying anthropological approaches and methods to understand and resolve real-world problems. This certificate is open to students from any major or VSC institution, as well as members of the community.

This program is designed to be completed in conjunction with an undergraduate degree or as a stand-alone program for personal and/or professional enrichment only. Students pursuing this as a stand-alone certificate will not qualify for Title IV federal financial aid.

Complete these 2 courses (6 cr):

ANT 1010 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3 cr
ANT 3150 - Applied Anthropology 3 cr

And complete 1 of the following courses (3 cr):

ANT 2040 - Field School in Archaeology 3 cr
ANT 2210 - Anthropology and the Environment 3 cr
ANT 2710 - Selected Topics in Anthropology 3 cr

And complete 1 of these internships (3 cr):

AGA 3810 - Internship in Archaeology, Geography & Applied Anthropology 3-12 cr
AGA 4810 - Internship in Archaeology, Geography & Applied Anthropology 3-12 cr
Note: Select the internship in conjunction with the AGAA Program advisor. The internship should focus on the hands-on work of the design, research, and implementation of a student project in conjunction with a local community-based organization, government or non-government agency, cultural resource management group, or other public or private sector employer.

Applied Anthropology Certificate

Complete these 2 courses (6 cr):

And complete 1 of the following courses (3 cr):

And complete 1 of these internships (3 cr):

(Total credits required for the certificate: 12)