BA in Anthropology - Medical Anthropology 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 a Minor in Anthropology. Following foundational coursework covering anthropological principles, theories, and methodologies, students collaborate with faculty and community partners. The program delivers an interactive, forward-thinking curriculum addressing local and statewide requirements, equipping students with diverse research techniques such as ethnographic studies, observational research, visual documentation, social analysis, traditional medicine studies, plant-human relationships, human evolution research, and archaeological investigations.
Special emphasis is placed on examining healthcare frameworks, medical accessibility, traditional healing practices, plant-based remedies, diagnostic approaches, and disease origins. Upper-level students participate in practical fieldwork and internships through community research initiatives, healthcare environments, and professional placements.