BA in Anthropology - Culture, Discourse, and Society in Hayward United States | California State University, East Bay

Anthropology explores humanity through evolutionary, historical, and global lenses. The program helps students understand both their own culture and others, examining how biological evolution, environmental factors, political history, and social influences shape societies. The Department of Anthropology, Geography, and Environmental Studies provides courses in five key areas: biological anthropology, archaeology, linguistic anthropology, sociocultural anthropology, and applied anthropology. Students also study world populations, with special focus on the heritage cultures of the Americas and Asia. The B.A. program integrates science, social science, and humanities, equipping students for diverse careers. Ultimately, anthropology fosters an understanding of human commonalities and differences across time and place.

Undergraduate students pursuing a B.A. can specialize in one of two combined tracks:

Archaeology and Biological Anthropology focuses on human biology, evolution, and reconstructing past cultures through material evidence.
Culture, Discourse, and Society examines modern social and cultural systems, applying anthropological knowledge to address contemporary challenges.