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Anthropology is the study of human beings in all walks of life, all kinds of societies, all parts of the world, and at all points in time. Anthropology has four major subfields: archaeological, sociocultural, biological, and linguistic anthropology. Each has important connections to other social sciences, physical and biological sciences, arts, and humanities. Using anthropology as a framework, you can understand the role of culture in human adaptations to different and changing conditions and the place of human beings in relation to their natural environment. Anthropology provides insight into our biological and cultural evolutionary background as well as our economic, social, political, and religious systems. It helps us reflect on our own social systems, on the interrelationships between individuals and societies, and on thoughts and feelings that promote connection or conflict.
Why
Study Anthropology at Iowa? As an anthropology major, you’ll be able to study areas such as language and culture, health and healing across cultures, human prehistory, religious activity in diverse cultural settings, the influence of gender on human experience, anthropological genetics, identity, expressive culture (art, verbal arts, literature, music, and dance), nonhuman primates, human evolution, environment and culture, and urban anthropology. You’ll be encouraged or required to do field work or research, and you'll have opportunities to study abroad. The department's faculty members are experts in the peoples, cultures, and histories of Latin America, Europe, South Asia, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, Native North America, and numerous cultural groups in the United States. If you're a BA student, the major will give you a comprehensive overview of anthropology’s four subfields and a cross-cultural perspective on human experience. For BS students, the major emphasizes opportunities to develop skill in research methods, scientific reasoning, and connecting anthropology with related fields of study. It's a good fit for students with specific interests in any of anthropology’s four subfields. No matter which degree you earn, you'll acquire a broad background in anthropology. At the same time, the major’s flexibility will allow you to pursue specific interests. All anthropology majors (BA and BS students) take the following courses:
You’ll also want to consider taking courses in related fields, such as art history, biology, world languages, geography, geology, global health studies, history, linguistics, museum studies, psychology, and sociology. BA students are encouraged to participate in archaeological field schools, research, and independent study. If you're a BS student, you’ll be required to complete directed laboratory or field research. You'll also take these courses in addition to the ones listed above:
Optional Emphasis Area Whether you're a BA or a BS student, you'll have the opportunity to gain expertise in an area of anthropology by completing an optional emphasis area (five courses) as part of your major. The emphasis area will be included on your transcript. Emphasis areas include:
For More Details See Anthropology in the UI General Catalog to learn more about the major and for information about graduating with honors or earning a minor in anthropology. Facilities
and Resources The department maintains its own collections of Midwest prehistoric and historic fauna materials and has a documented human skeleton collection originally developed by Stanford University Medical School. It also has access to the Iowa Archaeological Collection through the Office of the State Archaeologist. The University is a charter member of the Human Relations Area Files. Through these and other library resources, you’ll have access to source materials on more than 400 culturally diverse societies. Learning Outside the
Classroom Field
Research and Study Abroad Faculty are available to mentor student researchers in sociocultural, biological, and linguistic anthropology. In recent years, students have conducted field research in Brazil, China, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Ghana, Iceland, India, Japan, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, and Vietnam. The University's Office for Study Abroad offers a wealth of programs that feature cross-cultural experiences. These will give you first-hand knowledge of the diversity and complexity of humanity that is central to the study of anthropology. See the office's list of Recommended Programs for Anthropology Majors. Careers Graduates find rewarding careers in government, international affairs, conservation, economic development, public health, urban and regional planning, social work, museum work, and education. You might work to help resolve contemporary world problems by joining the Peace Corps, the Americorps program, or an international or domestic nongovernmental organization. You'll also be prepared to pursue graduate study in anthropology or related disciplines or to earn a professional degree in law, business, or one of the health sciences. Scholarships |
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