The Anthropology Department?at?University of West Georgia?embraces academic freedom in the conduct of its faculty, as well as the philosophy and objectives of liberal arts education through its contributions to general education and the core curriculum.

The Department aims to provide its undergraduate anthropology majors with a comprehensive introduction to anthropological knowledge through classroom instruction, experiential learning, and directed research opportunities.

We also strive to enhance student life by providing extra curriculum learning experiences. We are committed to providing learning skills necessary for continued success in academic and workplace environments, as well as for personal and civic enrichment. The Anthropology faculty is committed to instructional excellence, continuing professional development, scholarly contributions to their areas of professional expertise, and service to the institution and civic community.

Anthropology is a classic example of an undergraduate liberal arts major, combining fascinating coursework and practical career training in one academic package. Anthropology students are encouraged to see the world holistically, as the sum of its biological, social, and cultural parts. Holism ? an eye toward the all-encompassing ?Big Picture? ?is what distinguishes anthropology from more technical and specialized fields that view the world through much narrower lens.

Students completing the B.S. degree with a major in Anthropology should be able:

• to demonstrate a broad base of anthropological knowledge;
• to compare the diversity of cultural practices through time and space;
• to analyze anthropological topics through oral and written communication; and
• to collect and assess data using anthropological methods