Anthropology B.A.
Anthropology is devoted to understanding what it means to be human. This knowledge is valuable, not only for itself, but also for how it can be applied to a variety of professional settings. This major focuses on the power of the integrated, multidisciplinary, nature of anthropological theory and methods to analyze and interpret human cultural and biological variation in an historic, prehistoric and global context.
Anthropology courses provide a blend of content and inquiry based instruction. The Anthropology program emphasizes both theory and method. Students learn a variety of qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing anthropological problems.
Anthropology majors often pursue graduate study and academic careers. They also follow careers in both the public and private sectors. Anthropology majors work in every area of society, including government planning agencies, public health, education, journalism, social services, rural development, urban planning, migration and immigrant adjustment, public archaeology, public policy evaluation, major corporations, international development agencies, public and private research institutions and a variety of advocacy and public interest groups.
Because of its interdisciplinary focus, an anthropology major is particularly suited to the needs of students seeking elementary and middle school teacher licensure.