Through course assignments, students will gain familiarity with job opportunities and responsibilities in the federal government or museums/collections-holding institutions.  These assignments will include significant work experiences to enhance students' resumes and job-obtaining potential.

Through course assignments, students will establish a foundational professional network for students outside of academia in the world of museums and collections.

Through course assignments, students will gain real-world experiences working with archaeological and other cultural resources documentation systems, their use and interpretation.

Through course assignments, students will gain experience in participating in planned real-world work projects related to anthropology and learn the professional standards and ethics required by such projects both nationally and internationally.