University of Winnipeg

Course Description

• Anthropology is the study of humankind, our nature as biological, cultural, and social beings, and the changes in our ways of life from earliest times to the present day
• The study of Anthropology reveals the integrated patterns of social and cultural life from a cross-cultural perspective and examines the cultural and biological background of human evolution
• At the University of Winnipeg, students may pursue this broad area of study within the more specific fields of Cultural Anthropology, Linguistics, Archaeology, and Biological Anthropology
• Anthropology provides students with academic preparation for pursuing a wide range of careers and is especially relevant to those that apply an objective and broad-based understanding of human values and social relations
• Graduates find career opportunities in numerous professional areas, including teaching, archaeological and cultural research and resource management, consulting, law and law enforcement, public service, and the health professions