Program Overview

B.S. in Anthropology

Program Overview

Studying anthropology can offer valuable insights into different cultures, societies, and human behaviors. It helps develop critical thinking skills, cultural awareness, and a deeper understanding of our shared humanity. The Bachelor of Science in Anthropology emphasizes scientific and quantitative approaches to the anthropological study of human diversity and change. It provides advanced training for undergraduates interested in careers in archaeology, forensics, health services, or similar fields that rely on scientific methods to analyze human biological and cultural diversity.

Type of Degree

• B.S.

School or College

• College of Arts and Sciences

Area of Study

• Arts, humanities, social sciences

Program Format

• On-campus, Full-time

Curriculum

Major Requirements for a B.S. In Anthropology

The curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of anthropology, including laboratory analysis, field research, quantitative methods, and advanced coursework on data collection, management, and interpretation.

Outcomes

Upon completion of the BS degree, students will be able to:

1. Provide an anthropological definition of culture and give examples of how culture shapes human life in diverse ways.
2. Distinguish the ways in which anthropologists examine and analyze human diversity across time and space.
3. Recognize how the four subfields of anthropology (cultural, linguistic, biological, archaeological) differ in focus, methodologies, and conceptual approaches.
4. Demonstrate how an anthropological approach can be applied to a range of complex social issues in diverse settings.
5. Recognize ethical dilemmas in anthropology and ethical principles in research and other practice.
6. Develop and communicate anthropological research questions, access and analyze scholarly literature, and outline appropriate research methods and approaches.
7. Employ scientific methodologies to conduct research on anthropological problems across each of the subfields.

After Graduation

Careers With a B.S. In Anthropology

• Anthropology
• Cultural Resource Management
• Regulatory Archaeology
• Education
• Forensics
• Health (international/public health)
• International Development
• Research

Where Our B.S. Alumni Work

• Contract archaeology firms
• Cities and municipalities
• Law enforcement
• Colleges and universities
• Elementary and secondary schools
• Hospitals and health care centers
• Museums and libraries
• Research Institutes

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• B.A.
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• College of Arts and Sciences
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• Credit hours to graduate: 18