Archaeology – Study Track
Learn about past and present populations by studying the material culture they leave behind.
What Makes Us Human
Anthropology is the study of humans, past and present. Anthropologists draw upon the social sciences and humanities, as well as the biological and physical sciences, to understand the complexity of cultures through all of human history. Anthropologists study a breadth of topics, such as how humans lived in the past, biological and genetic makeup, human evolution and our non-human primate relatives, and the people living today and what their culture means to them or how society shapes their life.
Anthropology graduates work directly with communities on a wide range of topics including religious views, health concerns, and social justice issues. Our graduates also find careers in museums and in cultural resources management with federal agencies like the National Park Service or the BLM, private sector environmental consulting firms, or continue to graduate school.
Anthropology Tracks
Biological Anthropology – Study Track
Learn the biological aspect of what makes us human and how we are more alike than we are different.
Cultural Anthropology - Study Track
Learn about diverse peoples and cultures by considering all voices and viewpoints in order to understand how societies vary and what they have in common.
Environmental Change, Community Engagement, and Wellness – Study Track
Learn to bridge human differences with respect and understanding with this study track offered through the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Utah State University.
General Anthropology - Major, Minor
Learn what makes us human and what we all share as members of the human race – no matter our differences.
Interfaith Leadership - Certificate
Develop the competencies required to participate in effective interfaith cooperation and gain an appreciation for the many ways religion influences life.
Museum Studies - Certificate
This certificate educates students in museum administration, collections management and care, and interpretation and exhibition skills.
Native American Studies – Minor
Builds competency for students seeking cross-cultural experience in careers involving social justice, environmental policy, traditional knowledge, and cultural preservation among contemporary Native American communities.
Anthropology (MS)
Graduate program with a specialization in archaeology and cultural resource management.
Program Highlights
Museum Week at Logan Campus
In honor of Top of Utah Museum Week, which will take place Sept. 13-18, all USU main campus and USU Eastern museums, as well as the Cache Daughters of the Utah Pioneers (DUP) Museum, will offer free admission and special programming to patrons.
"Bringing War Home"
The National Endowment for the Humanities has awarded two Utah State University CHaSS faculty members $99,891 for a two-year, community-facing project.
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Anthropology Club
The mission of the USUSA Anthropology Club is to promote anthropological learning and interest among USU students in a way that fosters community, scholarship, and service.
Anthropology Field School
Learn about the Anthropology Field School and how to access this resource offered to students within the anthropology program at Utah State University.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
- Utah State University offers many options for financial aid, including university level scholarships and aid available to specific colleges and majors.