Anthropology Major

The Anthropology major is designed to give the student a broad exposure to the various subdisciplines of Anthropology: Archaeology, Cultural Anthropology/Linguistics and Physical Anthropology. Students with a serious interest in pursuing a professional career in archaeology, cultural anthropology or physical anthropology typically obtain an undergraduate degree in anthropology, with the understanding they will continue on to graduate programs. Our graduating students have an excellent record of employment or acceptance into graduate school. 

Our Anthropology majors also have the opportunity to engage in various research and experiential programs not typically available to undergraduates. These experiences provide the solid foundation for their future endeavors. 

Candidates for either the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree must satisfy the general education requirements of the degree. Each degree requires students to take courses in the arts, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, cultures and mathematics. These courses are designed to provide a broad liberal arts background and skills specific to the particular degree program.

Majors benefit from a core set of course requirements. The following lists some of the courses specific to the Anthropology major:

• Cultural and Physical Anthropology
• Archaeology
• Analysis of Cultural Materials
• Contemporary U.S. Social Issues
• Archaeological Field Experience
• Historic Preservation
• Historic and Military Archaeology
• Peoples and Cultures of Africa
• Archaeology of North and Central America
• Cities and Societies
• Method and Theory in Anthropology and Archaeology
• Capstone Experience in Anthropology

All Anthropology majors are required to complete a set of allied courses which include selections from: history, political science, English, geology, biology, business administration, economics and non-departmental studies.

See the Major/Minor Requirements for course choices and listings.