Choose Your Path in Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences Programs
When you enroll in Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences programs, you are entering expanding professional fields that have strong job prospects.
Match your career plans to one of our specialized majors to give your resume a competitive edge. We offer you several majors and options to choose from in the following areas:
- Anthropology/Archaeology
- Earth and Environmental Science
- Geographic Information Science and Planning
Student Opportunities
Field experiences. All of the programs offered by the Department of Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences offer opportunities to learn professional skills in the field. Courses specifically aimed at having students spend a few weeks working on-site at a research site.
Internships. IUP Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences has one of the strongest internship programs of any academic department in this field in Pennsylvania. The department has many professional contacts that you can take advantage of to obtain placements. Internships are learning laboratories where you can test your knowledge and skills working with professionals. They are a key to job placement and can provide excellent references necessary for a job search.
Scholarships and Awards. The Department of Anthropology, Geospatial, and Earth Sciences is proud to support student success through a variety of scholarships and awards. These opportunities recognize academic excellence, fieldwork achievements, research contributions, and community engagement across our disciplines.
Student Organizations. The Department supports four student organizations and their activities. These include recreational outings, professional development, travel to conferences, and public outreach.
IUP Faculty. All faculty members have earned their doctorates. They bring a broad range of experience and expertise, all the time challenging and encouraging students to get truly involved in their work. They strive to know their students well and endeavor to create a family-type atmosphere within the department.