Anthropological Science
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Explore Interests Related to Anthropological Science
Explores human behavior and cultural patterns through a scientific lens. Prepares students to analyze user behavior, design AI systems with cultural sensitivity, and address biases in emerging technologies.
Combines anthropology with scientific methods and data analysis. Equips students to approach medical research, public health challenges, and wellness programs with a holistic understanding of human health and disease across populations.
Combines biological and cultural anthropology to study human evolution, genetics, and cultural practices. Equips students to work in medical research, public health, and wellness programs by providing a holistic view of health and disease across populations.
Combines anthropology with data analysis to study societal trends. Prepares students to tackle social injustices, contribute to evidence-based policy development, and address intersections of science, law, and equity.
Combines anthropological perspectives with scientific methods to study human-environment interactions. Equips students to address environmental challenges through research, conservation, and policy.
Combines anthropology with scientific methods and data analysis. Equips students to approach global challenges with evidence-based solutions, contributing to international development, research, and cross-cultural collaboration.
Degree Options
- Archaeological Science
- Biological Anthropology
- Human Ecology
- Integrated Anthropological Science
- Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies
- History
- Jewish Studies
- Art History
- Philosophy
About the Program
- You are interested in futures in anthropological research, biomedical, forensic, or archaeological sciences.
- You want to study multiple areas of anthropological science.
Coursework
- Anthropology of Alcohol
- Ancient Brews
- Forensic Archaeology
- Museum Studies
- Anthropology, Ancestry, and You
Out-of-Classroom Experiences
- Gettysburg National Military Park
- Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
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Career Paths
- Graduate school to study anthropology, linguistics, forensics, museum studies and human genetics
- Chiropractics
Have questions about this program?
Future students, contact the Liberal Arts Recruitment Team.
Current students, contact your academic adviser.
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