The anthropology major tackles these and countless other questions by studying the history, biology and behavior of human beings through the centuries and around the world.

Cultural anthropology, physical/biological anthropology and archaeology.As an anthropology major at Marquette, you can focus your studies by choosing elective courses that concentrate on oe of these areas.

It's all cultural

Cultural anthropologists carry out in-depth and long-term studies to piece together a holistic understanding of the social, historical, economic and technological forces that shape culture. Our professors study topics that range from forensic nursing clinics in Baltimore to dispute resolution and mediation in Africa. As an anthropology major, you'll find lots of options for service learning and community work.

Focus on the physical

What can we learn from 2 million-year-old fossils? How do we understand the biological evolution of our species? Your classes in physical anthropology will examine human evolution and the effects of disease and malnutrition on humans and introduce the field of forensic science. Laboratory classes and community internships are also available.

Dig it

You’ll learn the scientific side of archaeology through lab exercises and hands-on learning. You will also see the economic and cultural impacts of archaeology in terms of cultural heritage and identity, resource management and tourism, and public education. Join your professors on archaeological digs in Jordan, Wisconsin and beyond!

Focus on archaeology

The anthropology major can teach you the scientific theories and methods that will help you locate, analyze and classify everything from the fossils, tools, buildings and writings left by our earliest ancestors to the things we leave behind today.