This is particularly important now, as a truly global society takes shape. Another advantage of anthropology is that it is the holistic study of people, including human biology, marriage and family, kinship, social organization, economics, psychology, politics, religion, and the arts. Indeed, the anthropologist could be seen as a generic social scientist. There are many openings for anthropologists with expertise in archaeology, particularly in a field called cultural resource management. CRM archaeologists work for federal agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service and the National Park Service, as well as state offices such as the Department of Highways.
More positions are available with private archaeological contracting firms.
One career avenue for those with an interest in cultural anthropology is the Peace Corps, which can be a stepping-stone to a career in international development and is also an excellent preparation for graduate study in cultural and linguistic anthropology. An advanced degree is generally necessary to work as a professional anthropologist. Job opportunities with a masters' degree and a specialization in archaeology are good. There are also jobs for those with specialized master's degrees in applied anthropology, medical anthropology, museum studies, and international development. The main purpose of a Ph.D. program is to train people in research.