Anthropology

Anthropology is the study of humanity. Appalachian State University's Bachelor Arts degree in anthropology immerses students in the content, methods, theory and practice of this scientific field from a humanities-based perspective – providing students an understanding of social and cultural practices across geographic regions. 

Alumni typically seek careers within and outside of the United States by focusing their studies on politics, medicine, social work, interpretation, development and the environment, social justice and religion.

The Department of Anthropology has a long-standing commitment of working directly with local and global communities to build sustainable livelihoods, and faculty members regularly return to international communities to conduct research.

Study of another language and a minor is required for this program.

Some positions may require more than a bachelor's degree:

• Education and Outreach Coordinator
• Archaeologist
• Librarian
• Photographer/Videographer
• College-level Educator
• GIS Analyst
• English as Foreign Language Teacher
• Research Assistant
• Historian/Curator
• Conservator
• Consultant
• Field Crew Supervisor
• Park Ranger
• Medical Examiner Specialist
• Educational Director
• International Development Specialist

• Complete an application (apply using the Common Application)
• Provide your official high school transcript(s)
• Provide your official or unofficial college transcript(s) for any completed college coursework*
• Submit $65 application fee (or approved fee waiver)
• Submit official or self-reported SAT (school code: 5010) or ACT (school code: 3062) scores (or apply with a test waiver)
• Complete your FAFSA (application opens Oct. 1; school code: 002906)