Anthropology is the study of peoples and cultures in all of their biological and ethnic diversity. It is composed of four traditional branches: archaeology (the human past), biological anthropology (the human body), cultural anthropology (living peoples and cultures), and linguistics (languages). Unlike many programs elsewhere, at CSU you can major in Anthropology with a specialization in any of the four branches.
An anthropology major equips students for and is in high demand in all areas of business, not-for-profit activity, and government, from product design and marketing to community organization and law enforcement, intelligence, and even national security. Anthropological study also prepares students for graduate school in anthropology, the other humanities and social sciences, medicine, and law, among a host of other fields. Anthropology graduates find themselves employed in a multitude of occupations, including: Corporate Anthropology, Social Media Analyst, Forensic Anthropology, Diplomatic Service, International Development, Disaster Relief, Community Organizing, Diversity Management, Demographic Analyst, Archaeological Impact Assessment, Museum Educator, Museum Curator, University Professor, Archaeological Tourism, Ethnic Tourism, Social Studies Education, Web Production, Video Production, Journalism, Fiction Writing, Social Commentary, Political Analysis, Intelligence Analyst, Military Advisor.
Anthropology is the study of peoples and cultures in all of their biological and ethnic diversity. It is composed of four traditional branches: archaeology (the human past), biological anthropology (the human body), cultural anthropology (living peoples and cultures), and linguistics (languages). Unlike many programs elsewhere, at CSU you can major in Anthropology with a specialization in any of the four branches.
Cultural Anthropology is the study of the human behaviors, values, and practices that are learned in social contexts and given particular meanings by different groups. Cultural anthropologists study-specific societies' practices (ethnography) as well as comparing practices across cultures (ethnology). Our faculty are particularly interested in globalization as an engine of culture change.
The cultures of groups around the world are documented in writing, film, video, and audio recordings. Currently, at CSU, faculty have expertise in a wide number of geographical areas: West & East Africa, including Ethiopia, Mesoamerica, and South America.
