Anthropology is the study of the origins and diversity of human biology and culture. Anthropologists study the evolution and adaptations of the human species through the four major subdivisions of the discipline: archaeology, biological anthropology, linguistics, and cultural anthropology. The major provides training in all areas of anthropology for the liberal arts major with an interest in global awareness, cultural diversity, human evolution and adaptation, prehistory, and an understanding of human behavior. For those interested in pursuing anthropology as a career, the anthropology major is also designed to prepare students for graduate training.
Chair: Paul Brown, Ph.D.
Kathleen Blue,Ph.D.; Susan Schalge, Ph. D.; Ronald Schirmer, Ph.D.; Wayne Allen, Ph.D. (Ethnic Studies); Kathryn Elliott, Ph.D. (Gerontology)
Admission to major is granted by the department. Minimum university admission requirements are:
Contact the department for application procedures.
For information on admissions go to the Admissions website.
Up to 1/4 of the credits for the major may be taken P/N, but caution in using this option in the major is urged.
Anthropology majors are urged to maintain a 3.0 or better GPA to maximize their options for graduate study and professional employment.
Students majoring in anthropology have an advisor from their area of interest assigned to them. Questions and concerns pertaining to advising and the assignment of advisors can be answered by Clark Johnson, student relations coordinator, 111 Armstrong Hall, telephone 507-389-6306 or by the department chair.
