Program Overview

Introduction to the Anthropology Program

The Anthropology program at Georgia State University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of human beings and their primate relatives, offering a perspective on the nature of humanity over time and in different environments.

Program Description

Anthropology is concerned with biological aspects of humans and other primates in the past and present, material culture and investigation into past lifeways, contemporary cultures, and the complexities of language and communication. The Department of Anthropology has a strong and growing program with faculty representing all four of these subfields.

Research Areas

Faculty members have research activities on four continents, including North and South America, Europe, and Africa. Several faculty members have expertise and research projects in Latin America. Undergraduate and graduate students benefit from the experience and ongoing research of faculty working in these areas.

Program Details

• Admissions Requirements: High school seniors and recent graduates apply using the Common Application. International students and transfer students have specific application processes.
• Curriculum: The curriculum is comprised of 18 hours of courses appropriate to the major, no more than one language or linguistics course, and 27 hours of major courses.
• Tuition: Estimated costs can be found using the cost calculator or by visiting student financial services.
• Duration: Students can complete the program in 4 years.
• Location: Classes are held on the Atlanta Campus.

Careers

Anthropologists are frequently teachers and/or researchers in colleges and universities or work for public and private agencies. They may focus on historic or cultural resource preservation or cross-cultural competencies in areas such as medicine, community development, education, tourism, business, or other specialties.

Department Information

• Department Chair and Associate Professor: Jennifer Patico
• Director of Undergraduate Studies: Cassandra White
• Department Location: 25 Park Pl NE #2500, Atlanta, GA 30303

Scholarships

The department offers two endowed scholarships for undergraduate majors: the Robert L. Blakeley Endowed Scholarship in Anthropology and the Jeremy D. Gillen Endowed Memorial Scholarship in Anthropology.

Application Deadlines

• Spring Semester: Early-Application Deadline - Oct. 1, Regular Application Deadline - Dec. 1
• Summer Semester: Early Application Deadline - Feb. 1, Regular Application Deadline - May 1
• Fall Semester: Admissions Application Opens - Aug. 1, Honors and Scholarship Priority Deadline - Nov. 15, Notification - Dec. 15, Regular Application Deadline - May 1

Additional Information

For details on admissions requirements, tuition, courses, and more, refer to the university catalogs.