Anthropology

Students pursuing an anthropology degree at Weber State dig into the past to better inform the decisions we make in the present.

You’ll investigate the compelling ways humanity's biology, cultures, societies, and languages have evolved over time while receiving a high-quality education.

Graduates are well prepared for roles in business, research, education, advocacy, public service, community work, and many other fields that value the ability to understand people, solve complex problems, and work effectively across cultures.

Our anthropology program prepares you for a wide variety of jobs, gives you opportunities to do field research and examine artifacts and specimens in our three high-tech laboratories: the Biological Anthropology Lab, the Archaeology Lab, and the Paleoenvironmental Lab.

Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree

 

We offer a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Anthropology with tracks in general anthropology and archaeology.

General Anthropology Track

As a student in this track, you will take fundamental and advanced anthropology courses, as well as various elective classes such as forensic anthropology, cultural anthropology, anthropology of religion, or other specialized areas tailored to your academic interests. Majors in the General Anthropology Track earn their degree in 39 credit hours.

Anthropology (BA) General Track Degree Requirements | Anthropology (BS) General Track Degree Requirements

 You’ll learn

  • Biological anthropology
  • Development of cultural behavior
  • Social statistics
  • Anthropological research methods
  • History and development of anthropological schools of thought
  • Nature of human language and its role in sociocultural settings
  • Cultures around the world

Archaeology Track

The archaeology track provides you with the knowledge and experience to enter graduate programs and get archaeology jobs with public and private companies. Majors in the Archaeology Track earn their degree in 42 credit hours.

Students participate in our summer Archaeological Field School and develop skills in excavation, artifact classification, identifying faunal remains, mapping, and basic surface survey methods. The field school is required for this track.

Anthropology (BA) Archaeology Track Degree Requirements | Anthropology (BS) Archaeology Track Degree Requirements

 You’ll learn

  • Biological anthropology
  • Principles of Archaeology
  • Prehistory of North America
  • Early civilizations
  • Archaeological field techniques
  • Archaeological lab techniques

Anthropology Minor

 

Available in 18 credit hours

An anthropology minor complements many academic majors, providing a unique perspective on human behavior across time and around the world. Anthropology minor degree requirements are in the WSU Catalog.

 You’ll learn

  • Anthropological theory
  • Nature of human language and its role in sociocultural settings
  • Biological anthropology
  • History of archaeological thought
  • Principles of archaeology
  • Cultures around the world


What can you do with an Anthropology Degree?

 

Whether you choose our general anthropology or archaeology track, a bachelor's degree in anthropology prepares you to take on a wide variety of anthropology jobs in Utah and beyond. An anthropology degree can also help you enter graduate or professional schools.

Anthropology Career & Salary Info

Career Resources

Field School Opportunities

Declare your Anthropology Degree

 

Ready to study anthropology? Declare your anthropology degree using the Change my Major app in the eWeber portal. Make sure to schedule an advising appointment so that you’re on the right track.

Questions? Contact the Anthropology, Geography & Sociology department.