Research & Internship Opportunities
Anthropology students at UCCS can take part in research and fieldwork that bring the discipline to life through methods courses, field schools, internships, and research assistantships.Methods Courses
Students can choose from a variety of courses that introduce hands-on research methods across the subfields of anthropology. These courses give students the tools to collect, analyze, and interpret data in real-world contexts.
Courses include:
- ANTH 3000 Quantitative Methods in Anthropology
- ANTH 3210 Lab Techniques in Archaeology
- ANTH 3220 Mapping Archaeology
- ANTH 3350 Forensic Anthropology
- ANTH 3360 Methods in Biological Anthropology
- ANTH 3500 Ethnographic Methods
- ANTH 3660 Applied Community Studies
- ANTH 4450 Ethnography of Sport
Other methods courses may be offered as special topics from time to time.
Internships
The Department of Anthropology offers internships both on campus and through partnerships with local organizations, museums, and community groups. These experiences allow students to apply anthropological knowledge in professional settings and gain valuable career skills.
Students can speak with their faculty for guidance on available opportunities.
For current openings, visit the UCCS Internship Opportunities page at the T. Rowe Price Career and Innovation Center, where opportunities are organized by college.
Anthropology Field Schools
Field schools give students the chance to take part in guided research within different subfields of anthropology, gaining practical experience in research design and field methods.
Field experience is required for archaeology-track students who plan to pursue careers in cultural resource management (CRM) or graduate study in archaeology.
Watch for department emails about upcoming summer field schools or ask your professors about opportunities each year.
Research Assistantships
Faculty in the department often involve qualified students in their research projects. Previous assistantships have included cultural and applied community projects, archaeological lab work, biological anthropology research, and curation projects.
Research assistantships also give students the opportunity to share their work at Mountain Lion Research Day or the Colorado Springs Undergraduate Research Forum (CSURF).
