Anthropology- Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology, with concentrations in Ethnology, Physical Anthropology, or Archeology
- Tracks within Physical Anthropology: Forensic Anthropology, Medical Anthropology
- More Concentrations: Those majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies, Liberal Studies, or Social Sciences can complete their concentration in Anthropology.
- Museum Education Specialist, $44,820 annually in our region
- Cultural Resource Management, $47,000 annually in our region
- Community Health Worker, $40,000 annually in our region
- Kofi Akwabi-Ameyaw, Ph.D., Univ. of Florida (’88)
- Ellen E. Bell, Ph.D., Univ. of Pennsylvania (’07)
- Thomas E. Durbin, Ph.D., UCLA (’70)
- Richard H. Wallace, Ph.D., Univ. of Florida (’04)
The College offers 15 majors and 25 minors at the undergraduate level in addition to five degrees and two certificate programs offered at the graduate level.
CHSS contact info
Founding Dean: Carolyn J. Stefanco
Interim Associate Dean:
Sari Miller-Antonio
Phone: (209) 667-3531
E-mail: CHSS@csustan.edu
Web site: www.csustan.edu/CHSS
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Due to the growing global nature of today’s job market, cross-cultural training is often an employment prerequisite. This major emphasizes archaeology and cultural, physical, and applied aspects of anthropology. It is also designed for students seeking interdisciplinary and regional specializations, such as African Studies or forensic science.
Training in Anthropology is ideal for pursuing a career in many related fields such as: forensic science, biology, medicine, public health, law, public administration, and urban planning. Specialized career paths include working for foreign state departments, conservation organizations, and roles in cultural resource management.
Change the World
- Work with lawmakers to change public policy
- Save cultural resources, like archeological sites
- Help local communities conserve their natural resources
- Join the Peace Corps
- Travelers in Time: Perspectives of the Past on the Present
- Talking Skeletons: Case Studies in Forensic Anthropology
- Anthropology of Religion
- Peoples and Cultures of the Amazon
- Peoples and Cultures of Africa
- Growth of Anthropology
- On the Inka Road: Survey of Andean Prehistory
ANTH 4420: Bodies of Evidence
Comprehensive study of the human skeleton. Topics include fundamentals of human osteology, bone biology, bone pathology, techniques of forensic anthropology, and the positive identification of human remains.
- Learn to understand and appreciate the origin, evolution, and present diversity of human biology and culture
- To develop a global awareness through the study of cultures around the world — past and present — to become more skilled and competitive in an increasingly global job market
Anthropology
Bizzini Hall, Room 215
One University Circle
Turlock, CA 95382