Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology  

Anthropology is the study of humans and human behavior in the past, present, and future. Our program provides a foundation for improving understanding of the human condition and prepares you for:

• Graduate School
• K-12 Educator Careers
• Applied Anthropology Careers
  • Archaeology
  • Sociocultural
  • Linguistic
  • Medical
  • Corporate
   

Emphases

An emphasis area means you will develop expertise in specific areas of your choice. The BA in Anthropology has three emphases.

General Anthropology

Anthropology students experience core courses in these sub-fields of anthropology:

• Archaeological
• Biological
• Linguistic
• Sociocultural

Archaeology

We have long-term research programs across the American Southwest, on the Colorado Plateau, and in South America. We prepare you for:

• Graduate School
• Private or Governmental Research Careers
• Cultural Resource Management (CRM)

Sociocultural Anthropology

Our undergraduate degree program is designed to move you into the expanding nonacademic job market and to accelerate your studies if you want to continue into graduate work. In this emphasis, you will:

• Study the behaviors of cultures
• Examine complex problems in cross-cultural health and healing
• Learn computer simulation techniques

Got a Minor?

Minor Requirements  

You must complete a minor of at least 18 units. You should choose a minor that’s appropriate for your career aspirations and educational needs.

Minors that complement an anthropology major include:

• Applied indigenous studies 
• Biology 
• Communications 
• Criminal justice 
• Ecology 
• Ethnic studies 
• Geography 
• History 
• Linguistics 
• Museum studies 
• Parks and recreation 
• Philosophy 
• Psychology 
• Social work 
• Sociology 
• Studio art