Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology (Optional Co-op)

Anthropology is the study of what it means to be human based on an integrated approach to biological, cultural, material and linguistic capacities. Anthropologists study culture and cultural diversity in all of its past and present manifestations. Students may pursue classroom, laboratory, and field studies in sociocultural anthropology, biological anthropology, archaeology, and linguistics. Students are not expected to concentrate in a particular sub-field, but may decide to do so as their interests develop. The Anthropology majors are designed to prepare students for entry level work in many areas that benefit from understanding of cultural difference and diversity, and for graduate study at the Master's level. This liberal arts and sciences major provides background to prepare students for any vocation, in that a measure of achievement in all careers is success in human relationships. The major is also consistent with employment in a variety of business, government and social service areas. (NOTE: Students seeking a BA degree must complete one year college/university study or two years high school study of a single world language.)