Anthropology Department
Wondering whether a degree in anthropology might be right for you? Contact our office to ask questions or set up a conversation with one of our advisors.
Phone: 530-898-6192
Email: anth@csuchico.edu
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Anthropology BA
Program Type Undergraduate Major
Delivery Type On Campus
Are you the curious type? Anthropology is your ticket to explore how people across the world have evolved over time and continue to change—covering everything from cultural practices and religion to language, modern technology, and human biology.
Whether you’re seeking a career in forensic science, as a museum curator, or making award-winning documentaries, our nationally recognized and highly interactive anthropology program is a doorway to infinite possibilities.
A World of Options to Explore
From classes in witchcraft and pop culture to fieldwork in our specialized laboratories and internships researching ancient disasters, our anthropology degree prepares you to think openly and critically about the world and forge your own professional path.
Specializations and Options
Our flexible program allows you to focus on the areas of anthropology that resonate with you and drive your curiosity.
Archeology
Study the tools, buildings, and remains of ancient cultures and civilizations, leading to careers in settings like laboratories, historical societies, government, and more.
Biological Anthropology
Learn the biology and behavioral patterns of humans through real-world forensic investigations, unlocking the skills needed to work as a scientist or researcher.
Cultural Anthropology
Understand the role of society and culture in the human experience to chart your course to community advocacy work or documentary filmmaking.
Museum Studies
Prepare for your career in museum work or cultural heritage management with this special blend of theory and practical experience.
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I absolutely fell in love with it—the idea of learning about different cultures, wanting to explore meaning behind culture, and doing research.
Become the Difference
Take advantage of amazing opportunities to work with faculty, staff, and fellow students on bold projects that make an impact locally, nationally, and globally.
Studying Bones Abroad
Our students traveled to Bogota, Colombia, to study human remains from a 19th-century cemetery and excavated 17th-century skeletons of British soldiers in Antigua, West Indies.
ALVA-Produced Films
Local PBS station KIXE Public Broadcasting Service aired a series of documentary films from our Advanced Laboratory for Visual Anthropology (ALVA).
Beauty in the Chaos
Anthropology faculty Brian Brazeal traveled to Sri Lanka to study and document the country’s unique place in the global gemstone industry—the ninth country he has visited to conduct such research.
The Search for What Remains
Anthropology faculty Brian Brazeal traveled to Sri Lanka to study and document the country’s unique place in the global gemstone industry—the ninth country he has visited to conduct such research.
A Network of Support
Make connection and gain valuable experience outside the classroom by joining the Chico Anthropology Society. Our student-run club offers field trips, forums, opportunities to volunteer and attend the annual Chico Forensic Conference, and regular gatherings.
Enhanced Learning Environments
Experience your future in our range of specialized learning environments—laboratories where you can examine ancient animal remains or observe human behaviors.
Learn from the Best
Accelerate your career progress by working in our Human Identification Lab—the largest in the Western United States and the only university lab listed as a state resource for mass fatality response.
Become a Storyteller
Our Advanced Laboratory in Visual Anthropology is the nation’s first higher education facility to incorporate filmmaking into anthropological research, letting you show your research to the world.
Curate the Future
Learn and hone your craft at the Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology, our on-campus museum, providing rare opportunities to research, design, and install exhibits for the general public.
Discover Stories and More
Chico State Today
Office Hours: Anthropology Faculty and Documentarian Will Nitzky
Professor Will Nitzky wears many hats—museum director, professor, anthropologist—and he added one more with his directorial debut, Bang the Drum: Documentary.
Age and Obstacles Don’t Deter Anthropology Major from Pursuing Her Degree
After overcoming obstacles throughout her life, anthropology major Cecelia Lore is utilizing the CSU’s fee waiver to pursue her degree.
Anthropology Faculty Reflects on Fulbright Experience in Jordan
Anthropology faculty Jesse Dizard shares about his experience as a Fulbright Scholar in Jordan.
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Office Hours: Anthropology Faculty and Documentarian Will Nitzky
Professor Will Nitzky wears many hats—museum director, professor, anthropologist—and he added one more with his directorial debut, Bang the Drum: Documentary.
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Age and Obstacles Don’t Deter Anthropology Major from Pursuing Her Degree
After overcoming obstacles throughout her life, anthropology major Cecelia Lore is utilizing the CSU’s fee waiver to pursue her degree.
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Anthropology Faculty Reflects on Fulbright Experience in Jordan
Anthropology faculty Jesse Dizard shares about his experience as a Fulbright Scholar in Jordan.
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Anthropology Department
Wondering whether a degree in anthropology might be right for you? Contact our office to ask questions or set up a conversation with one of our advisors.
Phone: 530-898-6192
Email: anth@csuchico.edu