BSc 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 a broad liberal arts education or prepare students for advanced studies leading to careers in (1) academic instruction, (2) research fields, and (3) managerial and practical roles within government agencies, development groups, museums, and private sector organizations.

Students pursuing Anthropology can opt for either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, each requiring 33 anthropology credits. The Bachelor of Arts degree involves meeting general education requirements plus 6 extra credits in Arts/Humanities (Area I) or Social Sciences (Area III) or a mix of both. For the Bachelor of Science, students fulfill general education requirements along with 6 additional credits in Mathematics (Area IIA) or Natural Sciences (Area IIB) or a combination. All degree candidates must also complete a minor or secondary major as part of their program.