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Undergraduate Anthropology
Discovering the world through archaeology, cultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology and physical anthropology.
Majors
Anthropology: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science
The B.A. program emphasizes the humanistic elements of anthropology and culture. The B.S. program emphasizes the humanistic and scientific elements in anthropology and culture. As an anthropology major, you will:
- Excavate and interpret remains left by past cultures
- Examine human biology and its relationships to culture and behavior
- Explore the role of culture in society from local and global perspectives
- Understand the interaction of culture and language
Minors
Certificates
Four-Year Program Guides
The Classroom & Beyond
An interest in nutrition and anthropology has earned Christina Bushinger a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to travel to Peru.
Field School Opportunities
The USD Archaeology Laboratory (ARCHLAB) runs an annual field school to train students in archaeological methods as part of faculty research projects.
USD Junior - Rapid City, SD Double Major: Anthropology, History
