Program Overview
West Chester University’s Bachelor of Science in Anthropology program focuses on four main areas of study: archaeology, cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, primatology, and museums studies. Our students are prepared for graduate education as well as for a range of careers where understanding and negotiating cultural diversity is key—from medicine and law to business and consulting. Most importantly, the anthropology program is dedicated to producing well-rounded graduates who are prepared to lead in an increasingly global society.
Tracks
Anthropology
Anthropology is a holistic approach to human culture and behavior, merging sciences with humanities. The four main sub-fields of anthropology are
1) Archaeology
2) Biological anthropology
3) Cultural anthropology
4) Linguistics
Majors take core courses from each sub-discipline and have the option to 'cluster' their course work in any of the sub-disciplines.
Program Highlights
WCU’s award-winning anthropology faculty is dedicated to giving students exciting and diverse opportunities for hands-on learning such as: research, professional development and career-focused internships, hands-on curatorial work, archaeological and ethnographic field schools, and a range of exciting study abroad opportunities across the world—including our own research station in Rwanda.
- Anthropology Teaching and Research Laboratory
- Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology
- Archaeological Field School
- Ethnographic Field School
- Archaeological and Ethnographic Research Collections
- Primate Research Studies
- Travel/Study/Research Abroad
What can I do with this degree?
Anthropology majors are prepared for graduate school, careers, and just about any other opportunity that comes their way. Some recent positions our graduates hold include:
• Archaeologist
• Associate Professor
• Conservationist
• Consumer Research
• Consultant
• Cultural Resources Manager
• Data Analysist
• Director of Social Services
• Field Technician
• Historic Preservationist
• Museum Archivist
• Museum Curator
• Museum Development Officer
• Park Ranger
• Project Manager
• Public Health
• Public Historian and Manager of Educational Programs
• Sociology Instructor
• Therapeutic Support Specialist
• User Experience Researcher
• U.S. Partnerships Manager
• Visual Storyteller
Graduates go on to work in both the non-profit and business sectors at a wide range of companies including:
• Albright College
• Delaware Museum of Natural History
• Delaware State Parks
• Elsevier
• Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science, & Art
• Griswold Home Care
• National Foreign Language Center
• NHS Human Services
• RGA, Inc. Cultural Resource Consultants