Programs
In our undergraduate anthropology program, we pride ourselves on attentive one-on-one mentoring, small class sizes, and essential networking in Denver's world-class museums and other cultural institutions. Students integrate critical thinking and research findings to create a deep understanding of cultural similarities and differences.
Our graduate anthropology students specialize in one of our three concentrations: archaeology, cultural anthropology or museum and heritage studies. Theoretical and practical applications prepare students for careers in fields such as museum work, archaeology, cultural heritage management, non-profit management and numerous others.
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Anthropology
About this Program
Our BA in anthropology takes a holistic approach to the study of human physical and cultural difference across time and space. An interdisciplinary field, anthropology draws on expertise from across the arts, humanities, and social and natural sciences at DU.
Through courses centered around social change, human rights, environmental issues, material culture, technology, science and more, you'll gain an understanding of the diversity of human thought and behavior while developing practical research skills. You can garner distinction in the major by specializing in one of its core areas of study: archaeology, cultural anthropology, and museum and heritage studies.
Faculty across the department are committed to hands-on, experiential learning that goes beyond the classroom and into the laboratory, museum, gallery and field settings. DU's own Museum of Anthropology serves as a public-facing, community-engaged space for you to gain real-world experience.
In our labs and museums, you can hone professional skills, from interviewing, surveying and photography, to conservation, exhibition design and project management.
Graduates go on to pursue careers in research, cultural heritage management, museum work, public health, environmental conservation, education, foreign policy, and human rights and advocacy.
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Anthropology
About this Program
Deepen your understanding of anthropology and apply its concepts, methods, and insights to real-world challenges. In this MA program, you will gain hands-on experience through archaeological field schools, community-engaged research projects, and opportunities to work with collections in the Museum of Anthropology gallery.
To tailor your academic journey, you can choose from three distinct tracks: Archaeology, Cultural Anthropology, or Museum and Heritage Studies. Each path offers specialized coursework, independent study, and practical experiences designed to prepare you for diverse career opportunities in research, cultural resource management, museums, and beyond.
