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Anthropology

Are you interested in preserving heritage? Analyzing artifacts? Solving problems related to globalization?

An Anthropology degree from Augusta University opens the door to a world of possibilities. Offered through the Department of History, Anthropology, and Philosophy in the Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, this program equips students with the skills and perspectives needed for diverse career paths—from cultural research and public service to global development.

Graduates can take their understanding of these topics not just into museums but also into the worlds of business, health care, education and government, helping individuals and societies better negotiate the modern world by understanding the lessons of the past.

Anthropology is for you if you consider yourself

Adventurous and Active
Analytical and Strategic

 

What You'll Study

Coursework

The Augusta University Anthropology program focuses on three subfields of anthropology: cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, and archaeology. In the program, you will cover topics like violence and warfare, forensic anthropology, historical archaeology, and medical anthropology.

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Focal Points

Concentrations

Cultural Anthropology

Cultural Anthropology

Biological Anthropology

Biological Anthropology

Archaeology

Archaeology

Experience-based Education

Outside the Classroom

The Biological Anthropology Lab allows you to get a hands-on understanding of the ways the human experience affects the human skeleton.

With opportunities to volunteer or conduct independent research, the Archaeology Lab offers multiple ways to grow your skills along with your resume.

Students can get involved beyond the classroom through organizations like the Anthropology Student Union, which brings together those interested in exploring anthropology through extracurricular activities. The Museum Club, open to students of any major, offers regular meetups for museum trips and other museum-related events.

Study Abroad trips bring other cultures alive while providing personal growth and experiences that will last a lifetime.

 

Research & Innovation

Whether you’re an undergraduate or graduate student, you’ll have opportunities to create your own research projects or work with faculty to tackle some of the world’s most complex and pressing challenges.

 

Research Center

Pamplin College’s Center for Social Science Research involves students as active partners in research projects that assist local public and nonprofit agencies improve their effectiveness.

 

Student Publications

Student publications are an excellent way to find your voice and strengthen your portfolio, and Pamplin College has a wide range to get involved with.

 

Clubs & Organizations

Student clubs and organizations help you “plug in” to campus life in a way that can lead to meaningful connections, new interests and resume-enhancing experiences.

Your Future

Career Options

In addition to working in museums, anthropology graduates can move into a wide range of careers, including those in government, education, historical preservation, health care and business.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, the employment of anthropologists and archaeologists is expected to grow 19% over the next decade.

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Why Augusta?

A focus on three subfields of anthropology prepares graduates for a full spectrum of employment opportunities.

Extracurricular opportunities specific to archeology students build relationships and create marketable experiences.

Exposure to hands-on labs and research increases understanding and develops the skills employers value.

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Creativity, Discovery, Engagement

The Katherine Reese Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences forms the heart of the liberal arts mission of Augusta University. We foster critical thinking about complex questions of the human experience; cultivate skills in written, verbal, and creative expression; promote active citizenship and community engagement; and prepare graduates for diverse careers in quickly changing globalized environments.