Program Overview

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Anthropology B.A.

The Anthropology B.A. program is a multidisciplinary, multicultural, and historical study of human cultures in the past and present. It prepares students for successful private and public sector careers in a diverse and changing world. Within the department of anthropology, majors can choose to focus on Cultural Anthropology, Archaeology, or Forensic Anthropology.

Why Study Anthropology at UWF?

UWF is home to a high-profile anthropology program that is well known locally, regionally, and nationally. Students in Anthropology will experience hands-on research with faculty in Forensic Anthropology, Maritime and Terrestrial Archaeology, and Medical Anthropology. They will be immersed in faculty-directed research projects in the Pensacola area, including an active underwater archaeology focus with extensive hands-on opportunities for student learning.

What You Will Learn

Anthropology provides a broad base of information about what makes humans unique: culture. Culture is the totality of what we learn, and it is the basis for how we define the world. Students will be exposed to and educated in many different cultures that have existed and continue to exist. The Anthropology program offers extensive opportunities for hands-on research to prepare students for a professional career or graduate school.

Careers & Outcomes

Anthropology, B.A. graduates are well equipped for careers in cultural resource management and in jobs in archives and museums. Common job titles for graduates include:

• Researcher
• Historic Preservationist
• Museum Curator
• Teacher
• Archivist
• Archaeologist
• Public Health Advisor
• User Experience Designer
• Design Researcher
• Forensic Technician
• Medicolegal Death Investigator

Graduates can find employment in various organizations, including:

• National Park Service
• National Forest Service
• State Park Agencies
• State Transportation Departments
• Cultural Resource Management Firms
• Museums
• Libraries
• Local Law Enforcement Agencies
• Local Medical Examiner Districts

Featured Courses

A sample of featured courses in the Anthropology program includes:

• ANT 2511: Biological Anthropology
• ANT 3101: Principles of Archaeology
• ANT 3212: Peoples and Cultures of the World
• ANT 4121: Combined Archaeological Field Methods

Anthropology Minors

Available minors include:

Africana Studies

A minor in Africana studies provides an interdisciplinary opportunity to gain knowledge and explore perspectives about the people, cultures, histories, and conditions of the African Diaspora.

Anthropology

A minor in Anthropology exposes students to the understanding of other cultures around the world, both past and present.

Latin American Studies

The Latin American studies minor is designed to develop competence in the Spanish language and provide a multidisciplinary background in the themes and topics of most concern in Latin American studies.

Sociology

The Sociology minor provides students with knowledge of basic theoretical concepts in the discipline and applies the major theoretical perspectives to contemporary society.

Related Programs

Related programs include:

• History, B.A.
• Maritime Studies, B.A.
• Public Health B.S.
• Public Administration Minor

Research Areas

The program involves research in various areas, including:

• Cultural Anthropology
• Biological Anthropology
• Archaeology
• Forensic Anthropology
• Maritime and Terrestrial Archaeology
• Medical Anthropology

The University of West Florida offers various resources, including the Archaeology Institute, the Florida Public Archaeology Network, and the Marine Research Center, to support student learning and research in anthropology.