BA in Anthropology in Ames United States | Iowa State University

Anthropology students gain comprehensive professional training across cultural anthropology, archaeology, and biological anthropology. An undergraduate anthropology degree can form the foundation for broad liberal arts education or prepare students for advanced studies leading to careers in (1) academic teaching, (2) research, or (3) administrative and applied roles within government agencies, development organizations, museums, and private sector companies.
Anthropology majors can pursue either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, each requiring 33 anthropology credits. The BA degree involves meeting college general education requirements plus 6 extra credits in Arts/Humanities or Social Sciences (or a mix). The BS degree requires general education completion plus 6 additional credits in Mathematics or Natural Sciences (or combination). All students must complete a minor or second major to fulfill degree requirements.
After completing the anthropology major, students will be able to:
Understand human nature through examining culture, society, human/primate biology and evolution, and past human communities with their material remains, Recognize key historical and current topics in archaeology, biological anthropology, and cultural anthropology, Analyze local and global issues from anthropological viewpoints, Appreciate the importance of cultural diversity.