Programs of Study - Anthropology

Students Meggie Pace (front left), Meredith Bird, Sarah DeMaio, and Jeremy Guillette in China with Dr. Allard, Summer 2009

The Anthropology Department promotes awareness of anthropological knowledge and methods and seeks to further the discipline and its applications to the problems of the contemporary world. Through teaching, research, and involvement in campus and community events and programs, the Anthropology faculty members contribute to the liberal education of IUP students. The Anthropology major itself equips students with knowledge and skills needed for full participation in the global environment of the twenty-first century.

Anthropology emphasizes the study of human biological and cultural diversity within its four subfields: sociocultural anthropology, biological anthropology, linguistic(s) anthropology, and archaeology. All students receive a solid foundation in the discipline of anthropology and tailor their major to specific interests by following one of the three tracks.

Dr. Sarah Neusius and Matt Sagi at Graduation

Dr. Sarah Neusius and Honors Graduate Matt Sagi Graduation 2009

Students may also participate in Honors Anthropology or earn a minor in Anthropology.

Master of Arts, Applied Archaeology

B.A. General Anthropology Track: The track in General Anthropology provides the student with a broad background in the four traditional fields of Anthropology.
B.A. Anthropology/Archaeology Track: The archaeology track is intended to provide specific preparation for students wishing to pursue both the traditional academic track into graduate programs; and federal, state or private opportunities in archaeology and cultural resource management, without pursuit of a graduate level degree.
B.A. Anthropology Applied Anthropology Track: The Applied Anthropology track combines the quantitative methodological strengths, common in other social science disciplines, with the qualitative methodological strengths of cultural anthropology.
B.S.Ed. Social Science Education Anthropology Concentration: The department offers preparation to be certified in the teaching of social studies with a concentration in anthropology.
Minor in Anthropology: Many students opt to complete a minor in anthropology in addition to their major in another discipline.

Honors Track in Anthropology: Description and application information
M.A. in Applied Archaeology: IUP now offers a master’s degree in Applied Archaeology. This is the only degree of its kind offered in Pennsylvania.
Applied Anthropology: The Applied Anthropology track combines the quantitative methodological strengths, common in other social science disciplines, with the qualitative methodological strengths of cultural anthropology.
Archaeology: Archaeology, the study of culture through material remains, provides an excellent avenue for students to pursue an interest in anthropology.
Graduation Checklist: Liberal Studies checklist