About Anthropology at CSUSB
Anthropology is the study of people—past and present—and how we make sense of the world around us. At CSUSB, you’ll explore sociocultural anthropology, biological and physical anthropology, and archaeology to better understand the incredible diversity and complexity of human experience throughout history.
Along the way, you’ll connect ideas from the social and biological sciences, humanities, and physical sciences, and learn how anthropologists use this knowledge to address real-world challenges. You can also customize your path by choosing anthropology as a minor, pursuing a social science credential, or focusing on Museum Studies (Track B).
Careers in Anthropology
With a degree in anthropology from CSUSB, you’ll be prepared for careers in museums, universities, government, business, and community organizations. Wherever your path takes you, you’ll draw on the skills you’ve developed here—research, cultural understanding, and critical thinking—to make an impact.
Possible career paths for anthropology graduates include:
- Museum management
- Cultural resources management (preserving cultural artifacts)
- Market research
- Communications
- Education
- Community development
- International business
- Cultural brokerage (building bridges between cultures)
- Documentary filmmaking
- Environmental impact assessment
Sample Courses
North American Archaeology
Archaeology of North America from earliest times to contact with Old World societies.
Historical Archaeology
Use of archaeological methods to study historic peoples. Historical and archaeological methods and their results. Focus will be primarily on North America from European entry to modern times.
Andean Archaeology
Examines the archaeology of Native American societies of Andean South America from the time of the first human occupants of that region to the Spanish Conquest beginning in the early 16th century.
Meet Professor Matthew Des Lauriers, Ph.D.
Opportunities for Students
In CSUSB’s Anthropology program, lab courses give you the opportunity to roll up your sleeves and work side by side with faculty on hands-on projects. You’ll gain practical experience in courses such as:
- Experimental Archaeology and Ethnoarchaeology
- Human Osteology and Functional Anatomy
- Forensic Anthropology
- Museum Research and Exhibit Development
- Community-Engaged Research
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