Anthropology is the study of modern humans, their ancestors, and closest relatives (non-human primates). Biological anthropologists study the evolution of humans and other primates and modern human populations. Archaeologists trace the evolution of culture over the past three million years, analyzing ancient environments and modern material culture. Linguistic anthropologists are interested in the relationships between language, culture, society, and the individual. Cultural anthropologists look at relations between culture and the environment, family and society, gender, urbanization, and politics and history. After completing introductory course work, students may continue to study all four areas or focus on a sub-discipline.

The knowledge of history, language, and material and human culture gained from a major in Anthropology in the Archaeological Sciences concentration forms a solid career foundation. Graduates might work in research, analysis, education, historical preservation, tourism, or planning and development. This concentration is also excellent preparation for law or medical school or graduate studies in anthropology, sociology, classics, geography, or history.Anthropology, like many majors, teaches content and skills that can be applied to a wide variety of career fields. This major does not restrict you to a specific field.