Department of Anthropology Programs

The mission of the Anthropology Program at SCSU is to educate students on the principles of anthropological knowledge through critical thinking, reading and writing skills.  A strong foundation in anthropology is achieved through classroom participation, individual mentoring, fieldwork opportunities and collaborative scholarly research.  Students will acquire the skills needed to achieve success in a diverse and increasingly complex cultural environment through a better understanding of human diversity, contemporary as well as ancient, an advanced knowledge of human evolution, a comprehensive understanding of the challenges facing humanity today, and a broader appreciation for the complexity of culture as it shapes human communities and societies.  The program creates a space for students to explore the human condition as they develop a more sophisticated understanding and appreciation of human variation across the globe and through time.  Students in this program will be well prepared for advanced education in the discipline or well positioned to integrate anthropological knowledge into their future professional endeavors.

The mission of the Anthropology Program at SCSU is to educate students on the principles of anthropological knowledge through critical thinking, reading and writing skills.  A strong foundation in anthropology is achieved through classroom participation, individual mentoring, fieldwork opportunities and collaborative scholarly research.  Students will acquire the skills needed to achieve success in a diverse and increasingly complex cultural environment through a better understanding of human diversity, contemporary as well as ancient, an advanced knowledge of human evolution, a comprehensive understanding of the challenges facing humanity today, and a broader appreciation for the complexity of culture as it shapes human communities and societies.  The program creates a space for students to explore the human condition as they develop a more sophisticated understanding and appreciation of human variation across the globe and through time.  Students in this program will be well prepared for advanced education in the discipline or well positioned to integrate anthropological knowledge into their future professional endeavors.

The mission of the Anthropology Program at SCSU is to educate students on the principles of anthropological knowledge through critical thinking, reading and writing skills.  A strong foundation in anthropology is achieved through classroom participation, individual mentoring, fieldwork opportunities and collaborative scholarly research.  Students will acquire the skills needed to achieve success in a diverse and increasingly complex cultural environment through a better understanding of human diversity, contemporary as well as ancient, an advanced knowledge of human evolution, a comprehensive understanding of the challenges facing humanity today, and a broader appreciation for the complexity of culture as it shapes human communities and societies.  The program creates a space for students to explore the human condition as they develop a more sophisticated understanding and appreciation of human variation across the globe and through time.  Students in this program will be well prepared for advanced education in the discipline or well positioned to integrate anthropological knowledge into their future professional endeavors.

The mission of the Anthropology Program at SCSU is to educate students on the principles of anthropological knowledge through critical thinking, reading and writing skills.  A strong foundation in anthropology is achieved through classroom participation, individual mentoring, fieldwork opportunities and collaborative scholarly research.  Students will acquire the skills needed to achieve success in a diverse and increasingly complex cultural environment through a better understanding of human diversity, contemporary as well as ancient, an advanced knowledge of human evolution, a comprehensive understanding of the challenges facing humanity today, and a broader appreciation for the complexity of culture as it shapes human communities and societies.  The program creates a space for students to explore the human condition as they develop a more sophisticated understanding and appreciation of human variation across the globe and through time.  Students in this program will be well prepared for advanced education in the discipline or well positioned to integrate anthropological knowledge into their future professional endeavors.

The mission of the Anthropology Program at SCSU is to educate students on the principles of anthropological knowledge through critical thinking, reading and writing skills.  A strong foundation in anthropology is achieved through classroom participation, individual mentoring, fieldwork opportunities and collaborative scholarly research.  Students will acquire the skills needed to achieve success in a diverse and increasingly complex cultural environment through a better understanding of human diversity, contemporary as well as ancient, an advanced knowledge of human evolution, a comprehensive understanding of the challenges facing humanity today, and a broader appreciation for the complexity of culture as it shapes human communities and societies.  The program creates a space for students to explore the human condition as they develop a more sophisticated understanding and appreciation of human variation across the globe and through time.  Students in this program will be well prepared for advanced education in the discipline or well positioned to integrate anthropological knowledge into their future professional endeavors.

The mission of the Anthropology Program at SCSU is to educate students on the principles of anthropological knowledge through critical thinking, reading and writing skills.  A strong foundation in anthropology is achieved through classroom participation, individual mentoring, fieldwork opportunities and collaborative scholarly research.  Students will acquire the skills needed to achieve success in a diverse and increasingly complex cultural environment through a better understanding of human diversity, contemporary as well as ancient, an advanced knowledge of human evolution, a comprehensive understanding of the challenges facing humanity today, and a broader appreciation for the complexity of culture as it shapes human communities and societies.  The program creates a space for students to explore the human condition as they develop a more sophisticated understanding and appreciation of human variation across the globe and through time.  Students in this program will be well prepared for advanced education in the discipline or well positioned to integrate anthropological knowledge into their future professional endeavors.

The mission of the Anthropology Program at SCSU is to educate students on the principles of anthropological knowledge through critical thinking, reading and writing skills. The Anthropology Minor allows students to participate in the Anthropology program while also concentrating on their major or interdisciplinary focus. Students will acquire the skills needed to achieve success in a diverse and increasingly complex cultural environment through a better understanding of human diversity, contemporary as well as ancient, an advanced knowledge of human evolution, a comprehensive understanding of the challenges facing humanity today, and a broader appreciation for the complexity of culture as it shapes human communities and societies. The program creates a space for students to explore the human condition as they develop a more sophisticated understanding and appreciation of human variation across the globe and through time. Students in this program will be well prepared for advanced education in related disciplines or well positioned to integrate anthropological knowledge into their future professional endeavors.

This interdisciplinary minor provides an introduction to the field of forensic science and is meant to present a broad, integrated view of its various sub-disciplines. The forensic science minor addresses topics such as crime scene documentation and reconstruction, criminalistics, and DNA analysis. The minor is composed of courses in anthropology, biology, chemistry, psychology, and sociology, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of forensic science. Students benefit from this interdisciplinary approach and draw connections among the diverse course offerings to gain a comprehensive introduction to the forensic sciences.

This interdisciplinary minor helps students prepare themselves for careers in criminal justice, law, government, and academia, among other areas. Students considering the forensic science minor should consult with the minor coordinator and complete a declaration form. The minor is jointly sponsored by the Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, and Sociology Departments.

Field Experiences

The Anthropology Department offers field experiences in all sub-disciplines in anthropology (archaeology, biological, cultural, & linguistics).  Students may choose to work in the U.S. (locally or nationally) or, internationally in the Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Peru and Western Europe.

Completion of this minor enhances the undergraduate education of students who pursue professional careers in the medical field (e.g., doctor, nurses), field of social work and public health, research careers related to medicine (e.g., sociology, history of medical, medical anthropology, environmental health) or business administration within health services. The minor will require a total of 18 credits but no more than 9 credits from any one discipline.