Anthropology: Your Next Great Adventure!

When does human history begin in Utah?

1800 AD• European American settlers begin to enter area more

heavily. Mormons settle the Salt Lake valley.1200 AD• Shoshone, Ute, Goshute, Paiute begin to move into

area.500 AD to 1200 AD• Fremont and Ancient Puebloan cultures begin and

reach height. Over 10,000 years ago• Evidence of first humans in area.

The Ancient PuebloansHovenweep National Monument, Utah

Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado

The Ancient PuebloansChaco Culture National

Historic Park, New Mexico

The Fremont

Range Creek Canyon

What is Anthropology? "The word "anthropology" itself tells the basic story—from the

Greek anthropos ("human") and loggia ("science"), it is nothing less than the study of humankind, from its beginnings millions of years ago to the present day. Of the many social sciences that study human beings, only anthropology seeks to understand the whole panorama of human behavior and experience. Anthropology deals both with the unfamiliar and the familiar: from tribal warfare, nomadism, chimpanzee "language", to tourism, the adaptations of migrants living in foreign cities, and the impact of globalization on less-developed societies. The goal is to advance our knowledge of who we are and how we came to be this way.“ –Professor of Anthropology, Union College

Why A Degree in Anthropology? A modern degree in Anthropology can prepare you

for many different career choices.• Business• Medicine• Law• Criminal Justice

An anthropology degree offers a favorable outlook for employment after college.• 28% employment growth is projected for anthropologists and

archaeologists by the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010-11

Begin Your Next Adventure! Open up your eyes to new worlds whether ancient or

surrounding us today.

study past and current humans to develop a better understanding of where we are going as a society and as a species.

Better understand the world of people around you, or dig into our messy past in hopes of finding some pieces of the human puzzle.

A degree in Anthropology just may be a perfect fit!

More Information to Get Involved Today!

Go to these links for more information on

how to enjoy and help protect our state’s

amazing past.

history.utah.gov

nhmu.utah.edu