Alumni Survey

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1. Did you earn a BA in Anthropology from SDSU? Choose one... Yes No

If yes, what year did you receive it?

2. Did you earn a MA in Anthropology from SDSU? Choose one... Yes No

If yes, what year did you receive it?

3. Did you continue your post-education after leaving SDSU? Choose one... Yes No

4. If so in what area? Choose one... MA program in Anthropology PhD program in Anthropology Graduate Program other discipline Public Health Law School Medical School Nursing School Dental School Other professional program Other-please specify NA

If other, please specify

5. If you had an area of focus, what was it? Choose one... Biological or Physical Archaeology Cultural Linguistic

6. In your opinion, was the working knowledge of methodology acquired in your focus area… Choose one... More than adequate Adequate Less than adequate Not Applicable

7. Do you work in the field of Anthropology now? Choose one... Yes No

8. Did you attend field schools or gain field experience of any kind with your Anthropology professors at SDSU? Choose one... Yes No

9. Do you feel that these field experiences set you apart from other applicants for jobs? Choose one... Yes No No field experiences

10. Our program strives to expose students to the four fields of anthropology, and as many of the sub-fields as our faculty can provide. What kind of a job do you believe the department is doing towards meeting these goals? Choose one... Below Average Average Above Average

11. How well do you feel your advanced course-work prepared you for a career in anthropology when you first entered the work force?
Choose one... Very well Adequately Not very well NA--do not work in anthropology

12. How well do you feel your advanced course-work prepared you for your career in anthropology as it progressed or as you were exposed to more complex situations?
Choose one... Very well Adequately Not very well NA--do not work in anthropology

13. Do you feel that you have a base knowledge of the history of anthropology and the primary theories that support it?
Choose one... Yes No

14. The value of cultural diversity and respect for individuals and communities with whom we work is a view we strive to impress upon our students. How applicable is this value in your career (either within or without the field of anthropology)?
Choose one... Not very applicable Somewhat applicable Very applicable

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