Why Study Anthropology?
Studying anthropology at Trinity means hands-on fieldwork, interdisciplinary study, and close faculty mentorship. Students graduate ready to analyze cultures, conduct research, and navigate an increasingly global world.
Study Humanity Across Time
Examine contemporary cultures, human biology, and the archaeological record to understand continuity and change in human societies.
Practice Anthropological Research
Build experience with ethnographic fieldwork, archaeological methods, interviews, spatial analysis, and other forms of evidence-based inquiry.
Explore Complex Human Questions
Investigate topics such as health, migration, language, borders, food, identity, communication, and relationships between people and the environment.
The Anthropology Major (B.A.)
The anthropology major examines human life through cultural and biological anthropology, archaeology, and research methods. Students explore how people have lived across different places and periods while learning to analyze behavior, beliefs, material evidence, and social relationships.
In-Demand Skills
You’ll gain skills in:
- Developing research questions
- Gathering and interpreting qualitative, quantitative, and material evidence
- Intercultural communication
- Spatial and contextual analysis
- Research writing and presentation
Curriculum:
Complete 33 credit hours across cultural and biological anthropology, archaeological or ethnographic methods, and hands-on research experiences.
The anthropology major pairs well with minors or second majors in sociology, environmental studies, international studies, and other fields connected to human societies and environments.
The Anthropology Minor
18 Credit Hours | 1 to 1.5 semesters of coursework
Examine Human Life from Multiple Perspectives
The anthropology minor introduces students to the study of cultures, societies, human biology, and the human past.
Students develop a focused understanding of anthropological questions and methods while selecting courses that complement their primary major and interests.
The minor draws from the social and biological sciences, humanities, archaeology, and applied research.
Where This Can Take You
Anthropology graduates know how to investigate complex questions, interpret evidence, understand people in context, and communicate across cultural differences.
Their preparation in interviews, fieldwork, research, statistics, and GIS supports work and graduate study across public, nonprofit, research, health, cultural, and legal settings.
Graduate Schools or Programs:
- Anthropology and cultural studies
- Ethnic studies
- Medical school
- Public health
- Sustainable development
Notable Organizations That Have Hired Trinity Graduates:
- Bexar County District Attorney’s Office
- University Health System
- University of Houston
- USAA
Career Areas:
- Archaeology
- Environmental research
- Folklore and cultural heritage
- Forensics
- Law and legal services
- Linguistics
- Museums
- Nonprofit organizations
- Primatology
- Public health
Get Your Questions Answered
Students interested in the Anthropology major or minor are encouraged to speak with an academic adviser, explore introductory anthropology or archaeology courses, review the course catalog for detailed requirements, and contact the Department of Sociology and Anthropology with advising questions.