Bachelor of Arts Anthropology

Anthropology studies humankind, comparing peoples of all places and times to understand the panorama of human existence. The field looks at the human experience through aspects like language, biology, religion, family life, politics, economics, and others. While many anthropologists work in other cultures amid exotic settings, MTSU's anthropology degree program also emphasizes the practical aspects of anthropology to help solve human problems. Sub-disciplines are introduced in archaeology, ethnology, biological anthropology, and linguistics. A special emphasis is on fieldwork. This holistic or multifaceted approach to the study of human beings brings together many aspects of human experience -- language, biology, religion, family life, politics, economics, and others. By comparing peoples of all places and times, anthropologists seek to understand in the broadest sense "what is means to be human."

Career Path

An anthropology degree enriches students with skills that are applicable in any workplace, including: Archaeology Community organizing and services, Cultural resources management (CRM), Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), Education, Environmental impact assessment, Environment and natural resources, Ethnic and cultural organizations, Federal / state / local / tribal government, Forensic anthropology, Historic preservation, Humanitarian services, Human rights and social justice, International aid and development, International diplomacy.