BSc in Anthropology in Vermillion United States | University of South Dakota

As an anthropology student at USD, you'll explore your fascination with human societies and cultures while examining humanity across different eras. The program covers all four branches of anthropology—cultural, biological, linguistic, and archaeological—providing a comprehensive education enriched with distinctive, practical learning opportunities. You'll benefit from individualized guidance from experienced professors and engage in hands-on learning through fieldwork, research in USD's Archaeology Lab, internships, and other immersive experiences. These academic benefits prepare you for diverse career paths, including roles like archaeological field researcher, museum collections manager, crime scene analyst, digital media creator, teacher, or diplomatic service professional.

Develop into a forward-thinking leader equipped to address future social issues by deepening your knowledge of human history and contemporary cultures through anthropology.
At USD, internships and research projects offer practical professional experience. Our students have secured placements at renowned institutions like the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Closer to campus, you can apply classroom knowledge through internships at the W.H. Over Museum and various community organizations. Numerous undergraduate research options exist, including collaborative projects in USD's Archaeology Laboratory. Past students have participated in skeletal research at Baylor University or joined summer excavations at historic South Dakota sites through the Susan Tuve Archaeological Field School.