BA in Anthropology in La Jolla United States | University of California, San Diego

Anthropology bridges the gap between social sciences, biological sciences, and humanities. This discipline focuses on exploring the global variety of social structures and cultural practices throughout history, while also examining humanity's closest animal counterparts. With growing recognition of anthropology's relevance in both local and global affairs, as well as healthcare fields, earning a bachelor's degree in anthropology now serves as excellent preparation for professions in law, medicine, business, government, teaching, and public service. At UC San Diego, anthropology students can obtain a California teaching credential via the Education Studies Program. The department provides comprehensive coursework covering archaeology along with biological, social, cultural, psychological, political, and linguistic anthropology. These courses examine particular world regions—particularly Latin America, Asia, and Oceania—as well as theoretical concepts. Undergraduate students can pursue majors or minors, participate in thesis projects or internships, while graduate students work toward doctoral degrees. Additional opportunities include archaeological field schools and study-abroad programs in the Mediterranean, Middle East, and Latin America.