Western Kentucky University Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
Western Kentucky University

Western Kentucky University

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology

Bowling Green, USA

BA

English

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology program explores human cultures, societies, and biological diversity. You'll study various topics, including cultural anthropology, archaeology, and linguistic anthropology. This program encourages critical thinking and analytical skills through hands-on experiences and coursework.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in fields such as cultural resource management, museum curation, social work, or international development. They may also continue their studies in graduate programs related to anthropology or other social sciences.

Anthropology is the scientific and humanistic study of human culture and biology in the past and present and anywhere in the world. The anthropology major offers students a cohesive program of study to enrich their understanding of interactions between human culture and biology in contemporary societies and in the archaeological and evolutionary past, to develop their cross-cultural perspectives, and to prepare them for a variety of careers. Delivered by full-time faculty members, the anthropology curriculum in WKUemphasizes hands-on learning in the classroom, in the laboratory, and in the field; extracurricular opportunities and events; and a broad, four-field approach including cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, linguistic anthropology, and archaeology. The anthropology major encourages students to step outside their biocultural bubbles to explore the rich diversity of human experiences in their own communities and around the globe.