Archaeology & Anthropology
Academic programs
Undergraduate programs
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.
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.
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.