Independent Study

Anthro 199 and Anthro 699

Independent studies differ from internships in that they are typically done on-campus working directly with one of the Anthropology faculty. They can be lab-based or library-based. They require a fair amount of initiative on your part during the semester before the one during which you will conduct the study.

Typically you will have in mind a particular research topic or question that you would like to pursue and some ideas about how you would pursue it. If the topic or question was triggered by a particular class, seek out the faculty member who taught the class and discuss possibilities with them. Ask if there is a useful way you could assist them with one of their current research projects. If you are unsure which faculty member might be appropriate, seek out the Anthropology Department’s Undergraduate Advisor and ask for guidance. If a faculty member agrees to sponsor your Independent Study, you will complete the Independent Study Form with them, specifying what you will do, how it will be graded, and the credit hours.

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