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Anthropology is the study of the complete human experience- past, present, and future. Success in the 21st century requires an understanding of cultural diversity  and evolutionary foundations of human behavior and biology within  an increasingly interconnected and interdependent world. Anthropology is especially well suited to provide this perspective through its holistic approach to understanding humanity across time and space. The UNLV Department of Anthropology is committed to academic research and scholarship, the public interest, and graduate and undergraduate education in pursuit of this goal. With a comprehensive and well-integrated curriculum, we are committed to teaching and training students in a way that balances methodological and theoretical approaches in anthropology. Our department also significantly contributes to the mission of the university by offering courses and research programs that are relevant both locally and globally, and by providing an understanding of our shared humanity  while acknowledging the remarkable diversity of human cultures around the world.

Accreditation

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Learning Outcomes

  • Learn the basic tenets of anthropology and evolution (Encyclopedic knowledge).
  • Study the different models of the social sciences to analyze individual and group behavior (Relativistic/pluralistic stance).
  • Acquire knowledge about and understanding of the basic components of social and cultural living (Individual/collective reasoning).
  • Students learn about the fundamental aspects of human biological, social, and cultural behavior, both past and present. Thanks to the commitment of our faculty, students are trained in a way that balances practical empirical, and theoretical approaches in anthropology.

Career Possibilities

The following job titles are related to the field of Anthropology. Some may require  study beyond the Bachelor of Arts level. This is not a complete list of possible careers for Anthropology  graduates, but simply provides some suggestions of potential career options.

  • Archaeologist
  • Archaeologist Surveyor
  • Author
  • Criminologist
  • Cultural Affairs Director
  • Resource Management Analyst
  • Epidemiologist
  • Foreign Service Officer
  • Forensic Scientist
  • Service Conservation Officer
  • Geographer
  • International Development Specialist
  • Lawyer
  • Librarian
  • Linguist
  • Management Consultant
  • Military Officer Cultural
  • Museum Curator Diplomat
  • Paleontologist
  • Peace Corps Volunteer
  • Policy Research & Evaluation Analyst
  • Regional Planner Forest
  • Social Impact Assessor
  • Social Worker
  • Urban Planner Journalist
  • Teacher

Requirements

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Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology

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Department of Anthropology

Anthropology focuses on the spectrum of the human experience from the past to the present. With a comprehensive and well-integrated curriculum, the Department of Anthropology teaches and trains students in a way that balances methodological and theoretical approaches in anthropology. Our courses and research programs are relevant on local and global scales, and we provide students with an insightful understanding of our shared humanity and diversity human cultures around the world.

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College of Liberal Arts

The College of Liberal Arts offers students a well-rounded education in the humanities and social sciences. Students develop strong analytical and communication skills for a lifetime of learning and discovery that can be applied to a wide variety of careers.

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