Anthropology

College of Arts and Sciences

Department of Anthropology

By studying the interactions between our biological heritage and our learned cultural heritages both past and present, this program will teach you how to address the most fundamental questions about human origins and nature.

Campuses:

  • Global Campus (Online)
  • Pullman
  • Tri-Cities
  • Vancouver

Degree Types:

  • Bachelor's
  • Doctorate
  • Master's
  • Minor

Highlights

  • The Museum of Anthropology in Pullman houses the largest repository of archaeological artifacts from the interior Northwest 
  • Flexible curriculum lets you concentrate on archaeology, linguistics, cultural anthropology, physical anthropology, or a combination of all four 
  • Lecture series where faculty, advanced graduate students, and visiting experts share their work 
  • Participate in undergraduate research guided by renowned faculty who are experts in biological anthropology, evolution, and archaeology

Career

With an Anthropology degree, you can work in:  

  • Archaeology 
  • Museum curation 
  • Environmental impact consulting 
  • Forensic anthropology 
  • Journalism 
  • Cultural impact consulting 
  • International business consulting 

Transfer Students

WSU accepts credit from Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and CLEP exams, associate degrees, Running Start and more.  

You’re considered a transfer student at WSU if you’ve received college credit post-high school.  

Use our Transfer Course Search Tool to determine what courses you need to take at your current institution to transition to WSU smoothly. 

Admission to WSU and admission to your desired major are two separate processes. Contact your academic department for specific requirements and prerequisites unique to your major.   

Scholarships

Complete the General Scholarship Application to be eligible for 700+ WSU scholarship programs, including ones specifically for a major you’re interested in. Use our search tool to find more scholarships outside WSU.  

Fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) to be considered for scholarships, grants, loans, and other forms of aid. 

Internships, Jobs, and Work-study

Find hundreds of student-friendly jobs, internships, and work-study opportunities with our WSU student job board, Handshake. You can also check with departments for internships specific to a major. 

Get advice and learn more at the Academic Success and Career Center. 

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Degree Options

Anthropology

  • Pullman
  • Vancouver
  • Global Campus (Online)

Anthropology

  • Pullman
  • Vancouver
  • Tri-Cities

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