Undergraduate Program
Are you interested in ancient civilizations? Tracing humanity’s ancient footsteps? Connecting with Indigenous cosmologies and realms of thought? Breaking the chains of systemic injustices? Creating a more sustainable world? Then a degree in Anthropology at SDSU is right for you. And discover all this while learning in one of the most beautiful places in the world—San Diego.
With 63 unique courses to explore, a B.A. degree in Anthropology at SDSU offers an exciting deep dive into the diverse world of human biology and culture—past, present, and future. This interdisciplinary adventure spans the realms of natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities, opening students' minds to new ways of understanding what it means to be human. Our undergraduate student club, the Association of Anthropology Students (AAS), extends this spirit of exploration beyond the classroom, so that students can create a shared learning community.
Whether you're learning in one of our eight cutting-edge laboratories, uncovering history through an archaeological field school, practicing ethnographic interviews, or immersing yourself in an internship, you'll have opportunities to gain hands-on experience that brings the classroom to life. But our students don’t stop at studying the human experience—they use anthropological knowledge to engage with real-world issues, championing justice, equity, and sustainability for a better tomorrow. Read our Learning Goals and Outcomes.
Potential career paths for BAs include:
- Cultural Resource Manager: Protect and manage cultural heritage in compliance with regulations.
- Public Policy Analyst: Influence public policies that improve social conditions based on anthropological research.
- Non-profit Coordinator: Drive initiatives for NGOs focused on social justice, health, and environmental sustainability.
- Corporate Consultant: Apply anthropological insights to enhance cultural competency within global businesses.
- Market Researcher: Analyze market trends and consumer behavior to guide business strategies.
- User Experience (UX) Researcher: Improve product design and services by understanding user needs and behaviors.
- Journalist: Report on human interest stories and societal issues with a deep understanding of cultural contexts.
Questions about the major? Contact our undergraduate advisor, Professor Keith Chan at [email protected].
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