Why choose Anthropology at WSU?

• WSU's anthropology department has a well-equipped archeology lab and provides students with many hands-on opportunities.
  
  
• Our highly qualified faculty are active in the profession, which means you'll receive timely, relevant instruction from experienced leaders who have a strong committment to teaching.
  
  
• Because of the department's four-field approach to studying anthropology, choosing WSU provides you with a well-rounded experience and a strong advantage when it comes to choosing jobs or graduate school.

What degrees/certificates are available?

Bachelor of Science or Arts (BS or BA) Anthropology

Departmental Honors: Anthropology

Minor and BIS Emphasis: Anthropology

Institutional Certificate/Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Archaeological Technician

What courses are offered through online/distance learning?

The anthropology program offers various classes online. For more information, contact the department at 801-626-6241 or click here.

What are the employment opportunities?

Anthropology is a rapidly growing discipline with expanding employment demands for graduates as consultants, instructors, directors, planners or designers in fields such as education, business, government (federal, state, or local), environment agencies, law, forensics, medicine and health care programs, the military, politics, public administration, foreign service agencies, tourism, museums, zoos, communications and journalism, public relations, creative arts, industry, community development programs and human services.

Recognition of the value of anthropology degrees was cited in USA Today (Feb. 18, 1999), "Hot Asset in Corporate Anthropology Degree:" "...As companies go global and crave leaders for a diverse workforce, a new, hot degree is emerging for aspiring executives: anthropology." The article states that an increasing number of corporations are hiring anthropologists for their knowledgeable perspectives on humans and the world. For more information, go to Career Services.

What will I learn in the program?

You will:

• learn to think about humans holistically and expand your intellectual horizons, challenge old assumptions and understand yourself and others better;
  
  
• gain respect for human diversity and effectively argue against racism and ethnocentrism;
  
• make better-informed choices in your personal life: in travel, work, family and leisure in our increasingly changing, complex and interconnected world;
  
• acquire skills in human research, analysis, interpretation and problem-solving for your daily life and your workplace.

Where can I find out more about the programs?

College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Weber State University
1208 University Circle
Ogden,  UT 88048-1208
phone 801-626-6232
email s&bs@weber.edu

Department Contact Rosemary Conover
rconover@weber.edu 

Department Phone 801-626-6241

Is there an application deadline?

Although there is no application deadline, we encourage you to apply early and register for classes. Contact the sociology and anthropology department for specific information or to schedule an advisement time.