BA in Anthropology in Reno United States | University of Nevada, Reno

Anthropology explores human origins, societies, and cultures through comparative and historical analysis. This distinctive field bridges the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities to investigate diverse human experiences across different cultures and historical periods. The UNR anthropology department researches topics ranging from human evolution to prehistoric times to contemporary globalized societies. With its wide-ranging scope, anthropology provides crucial insights for navigating our fast-changing world.
Students will develop the ability to:
identify and describe key evolutionary and prehistoric factors that shaped global human diversity in culture, biology, and language.
engage with and critically assess the foundations, objectives, approaches, and findings of anthropological studies.
understand anthropology's four major subfields and their significance to the discipline.
utilize anthropological research methodologies in practice.