The Anthropology/Archaeology (B.A.) at Colorado State University is your pathway to understanding the breadth of human experience across time and diverse cultures. You will delve into the fundamental questions of what it means to be human, exploring everything from our earliest biological and cultural origins to the complexities of contemporary societies. This undergraduate program, ideal for intellectually curious students, provides a robust grounding in cultural anthropology, human origins, and the principles of archaeological investigation, equipping you with critical analytical skills to interpret both social phenomena and the material record of the past.
This full-time, on-campus Bachelor of Arts degree is studied over four years, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes foundational courses and specialized electives in areas such as geoarchaeology, museum and cultural heritage studies, and the archaeology of specific regions. You will engage with theoretical frameworks and practical methodologies, culminating in a senior capstone seminar. You will graduate with a deep understanding of anthropological and archaeological theory, prepared for advanced study or careers in cultural resource management, museums, public archaeology, and related fields.