Program Description
Anthropology is the study of human societies and cultures across space and time. Anthropology strives to understand cultural and biological diversity in a holistic way, inspired by the humanities and the social and natural sciences. Core courses introduce students to the major subfields of Anthropology: archaeology, biological/ physical anthropology, cultural anthropology, and linguistics. This anthropological approach is enriched by an emphasis on interdisciplinary activities and perspectives, commitment to community, and extensive opportunities for fieldwork and student research projects.
Anthropology majors are required to have a field experience, accomplished through regular course offerings, an internship, or study abroad. Extensive opportunities for paid Cultural Resource Management internships and field archaeology positions are offered.
The Anthropology AA degree is appropriate for students intending to pursue higher degrees or careers in Anthropology or subfields including museums, history, education, business, social Sciences, or other similar fields.
General Education Requirements
| Writing Level I (WR1) |
3 credits |
| Writing Level II (WR2) |
3 credits |
| American & Wyoming Government (POLS 1000) |
3 credits |
| ARTS |
3 credits |
| HUM |
3 credits |
| LSCI |
4 credits |
| MATH |
3 credits |
| ORAL |
3 credits |
| SOC |
(in program) |
| UNST |
1 credits |
Program Requirements
Course Requirements
| ANTH 1100 | Introduction to Physical Anthropology | 3 credits |
| ANTH 1200 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 credits |
| ANTH 1210 | Climate Change and the Human Experience | 3 credits |
| ANTH 1300 | Intro to Archaeology | 3 credits |
| ANTH 2020 | Material Culture Studies | 3 credits |
Program Electives
Students must choose thirteen (13) credits from the following departments:
ANTH, AIST, ART, BIOL, ECON, G&R, GEOG, GEOL, HIST, PSYC, SOC, STAT, or ZOO
General Electives (3 credits)