Academic Departments

You will acquire analytical and research know-how that can be applied in the field or in business. Identified by USA Today as a “hot asset in corporate America,” anthropology expertise can be used to identify and anticipate the needs of the global marketplace.

The B.A. degree in anthropology is intended for students who seek general training in anthropology within a liberal arts curriculum. The B.S. degree in anthropology focuses on specialized training. Four subfields provide a strong background for studying the human condition: cultural/social anthropology, archaeology, anthropological linguistics, and physical anthropology.

Learn from internationally recognized faculty who have conducted research in a variety of settings.

Majors and Graduate Programs

B.A. in Anthropology

B.S. in Anthropology

Minor in Anthropology

M.A. in Medical Anthropology

Ph.D. in Anthropology with specialization in cultural anthropology or archaeology

Contact Us

Robert V. Kemper, Chair
Department of Anthropology
Heroy Building, Fourth Floor
3225 Daniel Avenue
PO Box 750336
Dallas TX 75275-0336
214-768-2684
214-768-2906 fax
rkemper@smu.edu