Anthropology, B.S.
Explore human biology, culture, and history through natural and applied scientific inquiry.
About the Bachelor of Science in Anthropology
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology in the College of Liberal Arts is excited to offer the new Bachelor of Science in Anthropology. Additionally, the department offers the B.A. and minor in Anthropology. Students study human culture by taking a holistic approach throughout time and across the world and prioritize the natural sciences and applied aspects of the discipline.
By the end of the program, students:
- demonstrate proficiency in anthropological inquiry and methods, including quantitative and laboratory methods
- understand the applied uses biological, archaeological, and cultural theoretical frameworks
- become prepared for professional work and advanced study in fields such as archaeology, forensics, bioanthropology, environmental or health sciences, public health, and user experience research.
To compare the B.A. and B.S. Anthropology degree programs:
- the B.A. degree requires a minor field of study;
- the B.S. degree requires more anthropology courses; and
- the B.S. degree includes more technical courses.
The Value of an Anthropology Degree
Anthropology trains students to be global citizens. Current employers are looking for students who have developed the multi-disciplinary and critical thinking skills necessary to better understand our globally connected and diverse world. Students gain skills in observation, analysis, research, critical thinking, writing, and interacting with people from all cultures.
Careers related to anthropology include archaeology, impact assessment, museum technology, education, law, business management, marketing, forensics, healthcare, and more.
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Program Information
Degree
B.S. in Anthropology
Program Type
Major
Program Location
School
Duration
4 years
Anthropology Degree Requirements
Students in the College of Liberal Arts earning the B.A. degree have a common set of 48-50 hours of general education. The specific courses taken to complete the categories of general education may differ between majors.
Categories of General Education:
- First Year Writing I, II
- English Literature Survey
- Modern or Ancient Language
- History
- Additional Humanities
- Fine or Performing Arts Appreciation
- Mathematics
- Social Sciences
- Natural Sciences
To see the details for these general education requirements, visit the UM online catalog or the degree sheet attached at the top of this webpage.
Students in the B.S. in Anthropology complete 13 courses (39 credit hours) of anthropology.
- ANTH 303
- ANTH 304
- ANTH 305
- ANTH 409
A minimum of 9 credit hours in methods from the following:
- ANTH 320
- ANTH 335
- ANTH 344
- ANTH 375
- ANTH 390
- ANTH 391
- ANTH 392
- ANTH 393
- ANTH 405
- ANTH 406
- ANTH 407
- ANTH 408
- ANTH 412
- ANTH 413
- ANTH 419
- ANTH 425
- other as approved by department
A minimum of 3 credit hours in statistics from the following:
- SOC 2020
- PSY 202
- MATH 115
- CSD 202
- other approved by department
A minimum of 3 credit hours from the following:
- SOC 367
- CE 495
- other data visualization/GIS as approved by department
12 additional credit hours in ANTH, with at least 6 credit hours in 300-level or higher course.
Anthropology Alumni
- Archaeologist, Boston University
- Lab Manager, NC State Human ID and Forensic Lab
- Levant Curator, British Museum
- Curator, Montpellier Museum Program
- Senior VP, BancorpSouth
- Fund Analyst, Evergreen Investments
- VP Operations, Morrow Creative
- Hydrogeologist, Spectrum Envir. Services
- Archaeologist, New South Associates
- Physician, Avalon Medical
- Regional Director, St. Jude Children's Hospital
- Chief Archaeologist, MS Dept. of Archives and History
- Sr. Advisor, Swedish Natl. Heritage Board
- Senior City Planner, New Orleans
- Archaeologist, Army Corps of Engineers
- Game Designer, Arkane Studios
- Social Studies Teacher, New Richmond High School
- Attorney, Purdie and Metz PLLC
Department Opportunities
What is Anthropology?
Watch the video to learn more about the Anthropology program from our faculty and students.
Welcome to the College of Liberal Arts
As Coordinator of Student Recruitment for the College of Liberal Arts, I work with students, and their parents, who are interested in attending UM for their undergraduate degrees. I coordinate personalized visits to our departments, answer questions about the majors and programs in the CLA and handle all recruitment communications from the CLA. Please feel free to send me any questions you may have. It is my job to make sure you have everything you need to make an informed decision on where to spend your college career, and I hope it will be with the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Mississippi!
Annabelle Harris
CLA Coordinator of Student Recruitment
Future CLA Students
College of Liberal Arts Undergraduate Students
We invite future undergraduates to learn about the College of Liberal Arts, the value of the liberal arts education, our programs, career opportunities, and resources to help you succeed. You can also request a personalized degree sheet.
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