BA in Anthropology - Archaeology in San Marcos United States | California State University San Marcos

The Anthropology department provides a Bachelor of Arts degree featuring five specialized tracks along with an Anthropology Minor option. Following foundational coursework in anthropological principles, theories, and methodologies, students collaborate closely with faculty and community partners. The program delivers a dynamic, responsive curriculum addressing regional demands, equipping students with diverse research techniques spanning qualitative and quantitative approaches. These include ethnographic studies, observational research, visual anthropology, social documentation, traditional medicine systems, plant-human relationships, biological anthropology, and archaeological investigations. Special emphasis is placed on archaeological methodologies, theoretical frameworks, and practical applications. The program offers hands-on fieldwork opportunities in cultural preservation, site surveying, information gathering, analytical processes, and technical documentation.