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Undergraduate programs

Archaeological Studies

Undergrad major Undergrad minor

Archaeology 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 major

The 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 minor

Anthropology 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.