Archaeology & Anthropology
Academic programs
Undergraduate programs
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Archaeological Studies
Undergrad major Undergrad minorArchaeology is a discipline that studies the human past through the material remains that people left behind, such as artifacts, human burials or ancient ruins. Archaeologists gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be human and apply their knowledge to help solve problems of today.
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Emphasis
Cultural Anthropology
Undergrad majorThe cultural anthropology emphasis major is designed for students interested in learning more about cross-cultural international issues, and pursuing careers that address social problems at both local and global scales.
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Anthropology
Undergrad minorAnthropology is a social science that examines humans and the human experience — both past and present.It has four main subfields.
- Cultural anthropology - the study of contemporary human cultures
- Biological anthropology - the study of human evolution and how biology and culture interact to make us who we are
- Linguistic anthropology - the study of human language
- Archaeology - the study of the human past
These four sub-fields collectively explore the human condition and provide understanding of ourselves through a variety of different lenses. Ultimately, anthropology helps us understand who we are, where we came from, seeking cross-cultural understanding of all human groups today and in the past.