Anthropology (BA)

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Anthropology is the study of the complete human experience- past, present, and future. Success in the 21st century requires an understanding of cultural diversity and evolutionary foundations of human behavior and biology within an increasingly interconnected and interdependent world. Anthropology is especially well suited to provide this perspective through its holistic approach to understanding humanity across time and space. The UNLV Department of Anthropology is committed to academic research and scholarship, the public interest, and graduate and undergraduate education in pursuit of this goal. With a comprehensive and well-integrated curriculum, we are committed to teaching and training students in a way that balances methodological and theoretical approaches in anthropology. Our department also significantly contributes to the mission of the university by offering courses and research programs that are relevant both locally and globally, and by providing an understanding of our shared humanity while acknowledging the remarkable diversity of human cultures around the world.

Please see the UNLV College of Liberal Arts, Department of Anthropology web page for information about department programs, faculty and facilities. Degree worksheets and 4/5 year plan for the major are available on the UNLV Degrees Directory.

Learning Objectives

1. Learn the basic tenets of anthropology and evolution (Encyclopedic knowledge).
2. Study the different models of the social sciences to analyze individual and group behavior (Relativistic/pluralistic stance).
3. Acquire knowledge about and understanding of the basic components of social and cultural living (Individual/collective reasoning).
4. Students learn about the fundamental aspects of human biological, social, and cultural behavior, both past and present. Thanks to the commitment of our faculty, students are trained in a way that balances practical empirical, and theoretical approaches in anthropology.

Career Possibilities

The following job titles are related to the field of Anthropology. Some may require  study beyond the Bachelor of Arts level. This is not a complete list of possible careers for Anthropology  graduates, but simply provides some suggestions of potential career options.