Anthropology

Why choose anthropology at North Central College?

You won’t simply explore the diversity of world cultures in the classroom—you’ll witness them first-hand. You’ll have the chance to travel virtually anywhere in the world through our robust study abroad program. And closer to home, you can research or intern at The Field Museum in Chicago, which is just a short train ride from campus. No matter how you build your anthropological expertise, you’ll do it with the personal attention and close collaboration of our outstanding faculty.

You can also:

Apply for a Richter Independent Study Fellowship to fund your research anywhere in the world.
Travel to Guatemala during the College's D-Term with Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) to study that country's culture and coffee production process.
Apply for the Mironda K. Heston Scholarship for Public Service, which funds international human service projects.
Intern at The Field Museum in Chicago with a North Central alumna.
Pair your interest in anthropology with sociology and complete a single combined major in those two fields.

Douglas Engelman earns 2012 Outstanding Major in Sociology and Anthropology Award

Douglas Engelman of Naperville was awarded the 2012 Outstanding Major in Sociology and Anthropology Award during Honors Day May 15.

Emily Rademaker receives academic and service awards

Emily Rademaker of Cary was awarded the 2012 Outstanding Major in German and Outstanding Service to Student Life awards at North Central College.

Heather Carlson ’91 delivers keynote address at Rall Symposium for Undergraduate Research

Heather Carlson '91 delivered the keynote address at North Central College’s 15th annual Rall Symposium for Undergraduate Research.

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Internships

The Field Museum, Chicago
Pyramid Lake Museum and Visitor Center in Nevada
International service trip coordinator, North Central’s Office of Ministry and Service
Foster care caseworker, Evangelical Family & Child Services, Wheaton, IL

Graduate Schools

Recent graduates in anthropology have been accepted at:

University of Illinois, Graduate School of Library and Information Science
University of Louisville
Cambridge

Careers

Recent graduates in anthropology include:

Library assistant, University of Chicago
National Archives employee, Great Lakes Branch, Chicago
After-school children’s club coordinator for refugee children, World Relief, Aurora, IL

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Kayleigh Holland

Anthropology

“I chose North Central College because I could combine my interests and discover what I wanted to study.”

And that’s just what Kayleigh did. Interested in Japanese culture and language, she chose majors in anthropology and East Asian studies, a minor in Japanese and studied abroad in China and Japan. She even landed a job at a museum near campus where, she says, “I helped people learn about things from the perspective of an anthropologist. It was great!”

“The professors have such a range of knowledge and experiences, so they’re able to help you with research, graduate school options and defining your interests. There isn’t a better group of people to learn from.” With faculty support, Kayleigh was able to design an independent study that satisfied requirements for her majors and her interests.

Next stop for Kayleigh is the University of Louisville in Kentucky, where she’s pursuing a master’s program in anthropology.

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Cydney Stasiulis

Anthropology major

A world traveler before she came to North Central, Cydney was always interested in studying other cultures. "I knew I wanted to pursue anthropology because studying other cultures helps you understand the world better," she says. "North Central offered an anthropology major as well as lots of one-on-one attention, so it was a great fit."

Cydney completed a 12-week internship at The Field Museum in Chicago, where she learned about cataloging and housing artifacts. She also spent four weeks at the British archaeology summer school at Cambridge University’s Corpus Christi College. The program covered archaeological methods and theory and included extensive guided tours of archaeological sites and museums in London, Wessex and Cambridge. The highlight? A guided tour of the interior of Stonehenge, a rare opportunity. "It was one of the best experiences of my life," Cydney says. "I also explored Cambridge and traveled around the U.K. I met amazing people and can't wait to go back."

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