Anthropology

  • Major
  • Minor

As a student of anthropology devoted to the study of humankind, you will examine human origins, life in the ancient past and the unending diversity of contemporary human cultures. The program will provide you with a broad background in all of anthropology's major divisions – biological anthropology, archaeology, linguistic anthropology and cultural anthropology. Our curriculum including required field work and research methods classes will give you the hands-on experience needed to prepare for a wide variety of careers and/or graduate school.

University Catalog Program Requirements Anthropology Anthropology Scholarships Anthropology Scholarships

Program Highlights

  • Study all subfields of anthropology: archaeology, biological, cultural and linguistic anthropology.
  • Archaeology Lab and Biological Anthropology Lab available in Stewart Hall for teaching and research.
  • Student-faculty collaboration encouraged.
  • Unique fieldwork experiences available through field schools in cultural anthropology and archaeology.
  • Select classes are available online.
  • This discipline is available as a minor to complement another major. 

Student Organizations

Popular Careers

  • Anthropologist
  • Archaeologist
  • Ethnographic Researcher
  • Cultural Resource Manager
  • Archivist/Museum Curator
  • Forensic Sciences
  • Many students who study Anthropology go on to careers in health care, business, law, social services, and more