BA Sociology with Anthropology

Anthropologists seek to understand humans and human cultural practices, from our beginnings to the present day. Those who are trained in anthropology use biological, cultural, linguistic, and archaeological aspects to consider how and why human cultural practices and biological makeup change over time. By doing so, anthropologists reveal the many similarities different human groups share, despite our cultural and biological diversity.

Anthropologists benefit human societies in a number of ways. Working both in the US and internationally, many anthropologists help to solve real-world problems through their work with local, state, and federal agencies and non-profit organizations, such as UNESCO, the World Health Organization, the World Bank, and the Centers for Disease Control. They may do so by addressing human rights concerns, the social and cultural consequences of natural diseases, or equitable access to limited resources. Anthropologists who specialize in archaeology are typically employed with cultural resource management companies, museums, and historic preservation groups to interpret the human past, conserve our cultural resources, and provide public education programs.