Degrees

Anthropology degrees that offer strong foundations

The B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. programs offer a strong foundation for students interested in a variety of anthropology careers.

Degrees

Major and minor

The University's anthropology program is internationally recognized for its faculty and programs. The bachelor's degree program provides a strong foundation for graduate studies.

Major and minor

Master's program

The Master of Arts program prepares students for a variety of anthropological careers. It also provides a foundation for those students who want to continue on to a Ph.D. program.

Master's program

Doctoral program

The doctoral program offers tracks in prehistoric archaeology, historical archaeology, cultural anthropology, biological anthropology and linguistic anthropology.

Doctoral program

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Careers

Anthropology graduates have variety of career options available to them.

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Facilities

Find out about all the anthropology research and lab facilities available to students.

Explore Facilities

Student organizations

Students have the opportunity to meet others who share a passion for anthropology.

Join a club

Advisors in the College of Liberal Arts

There are two types of academic advisors in the College of Liberal Arts: College Advisors and Faculty Advisors. Both types of advisors can assist you with your academic progress in different ways and you are able to meet with both types of advisors.

College advisors

The College advisors, located in the College of Liberal Arts Student Center, are year-round professional staff members whose primary role is academic advisement. College advisors are able to assist all students with a major or minor in liberal arts programs.

A College advisor can be particularly helpful with advising for:

  • New students to the University (incoming freshmen/first-year students and new transfer students)
  • Students changing their major into the College of Liberal Arts from another College/School at the University
  • Questions regarding overall degree framework, including Silver Core Curriculum, foreign language, CLA breadth, or the minor requirements
  • Students on academic probation
  • Pre-graduation evaluations for students nearing the completion of their degree preparing to graduate
  • General advising or exploration of liberal arts majors and minors
  • When faculty advisors are not available (especially during winter or summer breaks)

First-year students generally meet with College advisors prior to their first semester at the University (at summer orientation) and throughout the first year.

Faculty advisors

Each academic department in the College of Liberal Arts has one or more faculty advisors. The faculty advisors are academic faculty members that advise specifically for their department’s major and minor programs. In addition to their roles as instructors and scholars, faculty advisors can serve as mentors to students as they progress through their degree.

It is best to consult with a faculty advisor for:

  • Questions about requirements or course substitutions in a major/minor program
  • Selecting specific major/minor classes to meet your academic or professional interests
  • Graduate and professional school planning
  • Exploring internship and career opportunities related to your program

Students are encouraged to meet with faculty advisors on a regular basis, especially after completing the first year of study.