Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology - Archaeology and Heritage Track

Anthropologists study the entire breadth of human experience from our ancient origins to our connected, global present. We take a scientific approach to understanding human cross-cultural diversity and biological variation grounded in ecological and evolutionary theory. The BA in anthropology allows students the flexibility to pursue interests, and gain theoretical and methodological experience and expertise in a variety of anthropological and related disciplines. Graduates with a BA in Anthropology have marketable skills preparing them for many careers such as developing and implementing policy through government agencies and non-governmental organizations and nonprofit entities, teaching at a variety of levels of education, public or private museum and laboratory research positions, as well as careers in archaeology, cultural resource management, tech and social media, conservation, and health care fields.

A major in anthropology can also help students achieve success in pursuing graduate level degrees in a variety of disciplines, or pursue advanced degrees in business, education, law, public health, data science, or medicine. Non-majors in our courses gain valuable perspective and can fill many of their general education requirements (Biological Science, Behavioral Science, Social Science, Humanities, Diversity Intensive, Writing Intensive).

Students completing an anthropology degree are awarded a BA degree or a BA degree with Honors in Anthropology. The undergraduate program is designed to help students develop an appreciation of other cultures and other world views and to gain an understanding of how and why the diversity in human culture and biology came about. Anthropology is an exciting and broad-ranging discipline. The undergraduate curriculum requirements ensure a common foundation of understanding but allow for great flexibility for specialized training.

Students choosing this track develop skills for collection, interpretation, and curation of material culture from archaeological or contemporary human groups. A field school experience is strongly recommended. The department keeps an updated list of these field schools operated by other universities. MU-hosted field schools include AMS 2940 and varying summer study abroad courses. Additional research or internships opportunities, particularly with MURR and the Museum of Anthropology, are also encouraged. Students adopting this track are also encouraged to consider declaring an Archaeology minor to support their coursework.

Academic Transcripts -
You must submit transcripts from every school or college you have attended including -
transcripts from every high school attended grades nine through 12 or equivalent.
transcripts from all colleges-universities attended.
If your transcripts are in a language other than English you must submit -
the original transcripts in native language.
their English translation if curriculum was not taught in English.
US High School Students -
If you attend a US high school, you must submit every transcript from each high school you attended grades nine through 12 including -
US high school transcripts.
transcripts from any high schools you attended in your home country.
the original transcripts.
their English translation.
They do not accept grades from your home country that have been transferred to or adjusted by your US high school This is why you must include the transcripts from your home country.
Your core coursework grades must meet one of the following requirements -
GPA of 2.5 or higher on a U.S. 4.0 scale.
GPA of 3.5 or higher on a U.S. 5.0 scale.
Average grades of 80 or higher on a 100-point scale.
Average grades of 8 or higher on a 10-point scale.
IGCSE scores of C or higher in five or more subjects AND three A-level certificates with a C or higher.


College of Arts and Science

TOEFL IBT - 79
IELTS - 6.5
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