BA in Anthropology - Evolutionary Anthropology in Albuquerque United States | University of New Mexico

Our academic curriculum is founded on the principle that Anthropology offers unparalleled understanding of human identity, our evolutionary journey, and potential futures. By exploring both historical and contemporary aspects of biological and cultural diversity, students gain enhanced problem-solving skills and the ability to positively impact communities at local, national, and global levels. Whether undergraduates continue to advanced anthropology studies, transition to other fields, or enter professional careers immediately, we deliver comprehensive learning through diverse course formats including lectures of varying sizes, specialized labs, and fieldwork opportunities spanning anthropology's core concentrations. Our graduate programs equip students for either scholarly research or practical applications in Anthropology.

This program emphasizes the structured examination of humanity, our ancestors, primate relatives, and cultural systems through comparative analysis. Coursework encompasses biological/physical anthropology, primate studies, human fossil records, archaeological methods, language anthropology, cultural documentation, cross-cultural studies, historical ethnography, social anthropology, psychological anthropology, research methodologies, and practical applications in fields like medical science, forensic investigation, museum curation, and global relations.