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Anthropology offers a different perspective on every type of human community, while creating research opportunities abroad, close to home, and in rural traditional communities and megacities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monmouth\u2019s <strong>M.A. in Anthropology<\/strong> provides a comprehensive base of knowledge about the world and its cultures, and a foundation for a variety of dynamic careers in places like universities, museums, cultural preservation organizations, international financial institutions, government and non-governmental organizations, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our faculty work with you to integrate your interests into the curriculum, tailoring your program through a combination of field research opportunities, internships, independent study, and more\u2014setting you up for a successful future in your chosen field. Some of our alumni have chosen to continue their education and have secured fully funded positions in doctoral programs at institutions such as the University of California Santa Barbara and the University of South Florida.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"career-paths-beyond-academia\">Career Paths Beyond Academia<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Multiple professional opportunities await outside of academia. Whether you\u2019re interested in cultural resource management, museum work, public service, forensics, or a career in corporate research and development, a background in anthropology opens doors to a variety of impactful careers in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cultural Anthropology<\/strong>: Work in areas of UX design and corporate ethnography, or for governmental organizations and non-governmental organizations specializing in international development, public health, cultural survival, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Archaeology<\/strong>: \u041eur program prepares you to join the Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA), which enhances your employability and opens doors to advanced career opportunities in archaeology. Conduct fieldwork, excavations, and research to uncover and preserve artifacts and historical sites working for government agencies or private Cultural Resource Management firms.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Biological Anthropology<\/strong>: Build a career in medico-legal professions, law enforcement, public health, and more. 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