The Department of Anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences offers a truly holistic training in human behavior, culture, communication and biocultural dynamics, which produces well-rounded students. This type of program is relatively unique across the country. You also can choose a research track/intensive major leading to a Bachelor of Arts with Distinction in Anthropology.

The following courses fulfill some of the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology:

  • Basic Forensic Anthropology (course from Biological Anthropology)
  • South Carolina Archaeology (course from Archaeology)
  • Language, Culture, and Society (course from Linguistic Anthropology)
  • Anthropology of Magic and Religion (course from Sociocultural Anthropology)