MA in Anthropology in Santa Barbara United States | University of California, Santa Barbara

Anthropology explores humanity from all angles: biological, sociocultural, and historical. At UCSB, many undergraduates choose this major for the comprehensive liberal arts education it provides, regardless of whether they plan to become professional anthropologists. The program also caters to career-focused students with its well-structured curriculum. The anthropology major has three primary objectives: (1) preparing students for graduate studies in anthropology, (2) equipping them for careers in secondary education or social work, and (3) offering a behavioral studies foundation for those seeking a broad education in biological or social sciences.

Those fascinated by contemporary social and cultural groups can specialize in cultural anthropology. Students drawn to the biological foundations and evolutionary adaptations of humans, both past and present, may focus on biological anthropology. For those intrigued by ancient civilizations from combined cultural and biological viewpoints, archaeology is the ideal emphasis. Students wanting a general overview of all these areas can opt for the non-specialized major.