Program Overview

Anthropology Program Overview

The University of Iowa offers a comprehensive Anthropology program through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. This program encompasses various aspects of anthropology, including archaeology, biological anthropology, linguistic anthropology, and sociocultural anthropology, as well as global health studies.

Undergraduate Programs

• Majors, Minors, and Certificates: The program includes several undergraduate options:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
  • Bachelor of Arts in Global Health Studies
  • Bachelor of Science in Anthropology
  • Bachelor of Science in Global Health Studies
  • Minor in Anthropology
  • Minor in Global Health Studies
  • Medical Anthropology Track
  • Archaeology Track

Graduate Programs

• Degrees and Certificates: For graduate students, the program offers:
  • Master of Arts in Anthropology
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology
  • Graduate Certificate in Global Health Studies

Research and Creative Work

The anthropology department at the University of Iowa is involved in a wide range of research areas, including:

• Archaeology
• Biological Anthropology
• Linguistic Anthropology
• Sociocultural Anthropology
• Global Health Studies
• Topical and Geographic Strengths:
  • European Archaeology
  • Feminist Anthropology
  • Medical Anthropology
  • Paleoanthropology

Archaeology Track

The Archaeology Track is a specialized emphasis within the anthropology program. It requires 15 semester hours (five courses), including:

• A fundamental overview course
• Two area electives
• A technical/practical elective
• A field school course Students in this track learn about cultural resource management (CRM), ethical issues, and technical and theoretical challenges in archaeology. They can use some of these courses to satisfy requirements for the major.

People

The department consists of:

• Faculty
• Adjunct Faculty
• Visiting Faculty
• Emeritus Faculty
• Staff
• Graduate Students

About the Department

• News: The department publishes newsletters and hosts events.
• Facilities: Information about departmental facilities.
• History of the Department: Including a section for In Memoriam.
• Outreach and Public Engagement: Details on the department's outreach activities.
• Alumni: Information for CLAS Alumni and Friends, and UI Alumni and Friends.