Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology - Biological

Anthropology explores the multiple dimensions of the human experience through the formal study of archaeology, biology, culture, and language, and applies this knowledge to critical issues facing humans in contemporary societies. What distinguishes anthropology from other disciplines concerned with people is its holistic perspective of the human condition and its central concern with the concept of culture.

The Anthropology Department at CSUDH offers a major and minor in the discipline. The faculty are internationally known teacher-scholars, dedicated to providing students with rigorous, hands-on training in the subfields of archaeology, cultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology, biological anthropology, and applied anthropology. Majors may choose between the General Anthropology, Biological Anthropology, Applied Anthropology and  Archaeology concentrations.

CSUDH designed their innovative program to prepare students for post-baccalaureate success. CSUDH anthropology majors are among the top students in the campus and many have been accepted into advanced degree programs at prestigious universities or have entered rewarding, high-paying careers. CSUDH offers small classes, personal contact with professors, and more research and scholarly opportunities for undergraduates than any other university in southern California. Student at CSUDH can:

The CSUDH Anthropology Department brings fieldwork into the classroom and takes the classroom into the field.