Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology

Academics

Students take part in ground-breaking research with grants from the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Education
Opportunity to build relationships with regional institutions, including the Field Museum of Natural History and the Dickson Mounds Museum
Student led Western Anthropology and Sociology Club sponsors activities like film nights, field trips, ancient metal working and job search workshops
Summer archaeological field school: Students explore the prehistoric past or take part in a short-term study abroad and explore life in a different culture
Students can pursue a major or minor in anthropology in the classroom, online, or in a combination of both formats
WIU's Online Anthropology Degree is ranked Seventh in the Nation

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