Socio-Cultural Anthropology Major | Academic Advising & Career Centre

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Program Overview

Anthropology is the study of humankind, dealing with the origin, development and nature of humans and their culture. As such, it is concerned with human phenomena in the widest possible terms, both biological and cultural. It differs from other social sciences in its comparative and historical approach, and in its intimate links with both the natural sciences and the humanities. The Major program in Socio-Cultural Anthropology provides a course structure for students desiring to expand upon or supplement other areas of academic interest by taking advantage of Anthropology’s unique global, chronological, and biological perspective on the human condition.

Complementary Programs: Sociology, Historical and Cultural Studies, Political Science, Law, International Development Studies, Classical Studies, Food Studies, etc.

Check out future career opportunities and skills acquired from completing this program:

1. Competencies & Skills

Apply knowledge derived from experiential learning in qualitative and quantitative research.
Acquire critical thinking skills beyond simple memorization of facts.
Develop research skills that are grounded in traditional scholarly resources, yet embrace the emerging knowledge bases

2. Careers for Graduates

Educator or Researcher
Public Administration
National and International Agencies
Museums and Research Institutes
Government Policy and Management
Human Resources
Marketing Research
Social Worker
Public Relations Specialist

3. Further Education

Anthropology
Education
Labour Relations
Business Administration
Public Administration
Law School
Human Resources

Program Pathway

Year 1
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY	1.0 credit as follows: ANTA01H3 and ANTA02H3. Explore different kinds of courses; this will also help with fulfilling breadth requirements and electives. Use Degree Explorer to plan your courses and program of interest.
DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS	Schedule an appointment with your Program Librarian for in-depth research assistance with your assignments. Get writing support at the CTL Writing Centre.
APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE	Attend the UTSC Faculty Mix & Mingle Fair to connect with professors and learn more about their specialties. Start building your Co-Curricular Record (CCR) and search for Experiential Learning (EL) opportunities.
BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY)	Get involved with the Anthropology Department Student Association (ADSA); also explore other relevant student clubs and activities on campus. Volunteer in DSL’s Alternative Reading Week to gain experience and knowledge about social change and community development.
PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER	Volunteer with organizations to explore your interests; check listings on CLNx. Attend the UTSC Get Experience Fair in September and register with SCSU’s Volunteer Network Program to explore opportunities.
Year 2
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY	1.0 credit as dollows: ANTB19H3 and ANTB20H3. 6.0 credits at the B-level or above, of which at least 3.0 credits must be at the C- or D-level (See Year 3). Use Degree Explorer and meet with your Program Advisor or Supervisor to plan your courses and program.
DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS	Further develop your general academic skills by attending workshops offered by the Academic Advising & Career Centre (AA&CC) and Centre for Teaching & Learning (CTL).
APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE	Get involved in relevant opportunities on and/or off campus; apply to Work Study, or other part-time and summer jobs on CLNx.
BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY)	Check CLNx to search for Work Study or volunteer positions on campus to gain experience and get involved. Volunteer with the Anthropology Department Student Association (ADSA) to expand your connections and enrich your university experiences.
PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER	Considering grad school? Speak to professors and advisors early so you are on track. Explore careers through the AA&CC’s Job Shadowing and In The Field programs.
Year 3
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY	At least 3.0 credits at the C- or D-level including: 1.0 credit in Area studies from ANTB05H3, ANTB16H3, ANTB18H3, ANTB26H3/(ANTC89H3), ANTB65H3, ANTC12H3, ANTD07H3; At least 0.5 credit in Ethnographic methods - ANTC70H3; At least 0.5 credit from ANTD05H3, ANTD06H3, ANTD15H3. Use Degree Explorer to ensure you are on track with your degree.
DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS	Consider competing for the UTSC Library Undergraduate Research Prize or Poster Forum.
APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE	Build on your skills and knowledge through relevant events offered through your department, student groups, DSL and the AA&CC.
BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY)	Run for an elected position in the Anthropology Department Student Association (ADSA). Look into volunteering or working overseas to expand your network through International Student Centre’s (ISC) Global Learning programs.
PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER	Plan a career path with a staff member at the AA&CC. Check CLNx for networking events and employer information sessions to attend. Attend the “Graduate & Professional School Fair” in September.
Year 4 or Final Year
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY	Make sure you have fulfilled your breadth requirements. Use Degree Explorer to ensure you are on track to graduate. Register your “Intent to Graduate” on ACORN by the deadline.
DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS	Apply for an Academic Travel Fund through the Department of Student Life (DSL) to research, present at a conference, or engage with the international academic community.
APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE	Attend the Summer & Full-time Job Fair in January to meet with potential employers looking to hire students for summer and full-time positions.
BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY)	Participate in the AA&CC’s Partners in Leadership program to learn and network with an alumni mentor about transitioning to work or further education.
PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER	Attend the AA&CC’s Get Hired job search conference in April/May. Attend a Jobs for Grads orientation for a job search “crash course” and for access to full-time job listings. Get your Personal Statement reviewed in the AA&CC.

Contacts

Departmental Contact: Arifa Akhter Nitol, arifa.nitol@utoronto.ca
Socio-Cultural Anthropology Librarian: Kathryn Barrett, kathryn.barrett@utoronto.ca
Academic Advising & Career Centre: Room AC213 | 416-287-7561
Department of Student Life: Room SL157 | 416-208-4760
ADSA (Anthropology Department Student Association)

Did You Know: At the UTSC Centre for Ethnography, students in this program engage with & learn from some of the world’s top ethnographers!