Anthropology Major B.A.

Students who major in anthropology receive training in the core subfields of the discipline and choose from a variety of topics that allow for greater specialization.

Members of our faculty have conducted extended research in Africa, Latin America, South and Southeast Asia, and the United States, and they are dedicated to bringing their real-world experiences into the classroom. Faculty members devote much attention to students, and our majors have many opportunities to work closely with their professors.

Admission Requirements

This program has no requirements beyond University admission and transfer requirements.

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Anthropology B.A. Courses & Curriculum

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To earn a B.A. in Anthropology, students take at least 11 courses in anthropology for a total of 33 semester credit hours, including introductory courses in cultural, biological and archaeological anthropology. They work with an advisor from the anthropology program to select from a flexible range of courses that best suit their interests and the University’s requirements for graduation.

Because anthropology has applications to and connections with so many other disciplines, students are encouraged to plan their program of study to include courses from biology, geological sciences, geography, history, sociology, and psychology. 

Students also are encouraged to take courses from other academic programs in which anthropology faculty members participate, such as International Studies, Classics & Religious Studies, War & Peace Studies, Environmental Studies, and Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies.