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Department of Anthropology

Anthropology

Anthropology is the study of humans. It is a broad and unique field that examines humankind scientifically and humanistically. Anthropology looks at the human experience from a holistic, cross-cultural perspective.

UNCW offers an undergraduate degree in anthropology that trains students in each of the three major subfields: cultural anthropology, biological anthropology and archaeology.

Our faculty is comprised of accomplished scholar/educators in each of these areas. Their research expertise comes from fieldwork projects carried out in a variety of geographic and cultural settings.

Courses & Clubs

Our curriculum includes a wide range of coursework at all levels, varying from human evolution to the collapse of ancient civilizations to contemporary social issues. It includes such courses as Culture & Gender, Archaeology of the Americas, Human Origins, Medical Anthropology, Historical Archaeology, Human Biological Variation, Forensic Anthropology, and Environmental Anthropology.  

Experiential learning opportunities include archaeological field schools, lab courses in archaeology and osteology, and a practical internship program placing students at most of the museums in the Wilmington area. Advanced students can assist faculty members in original research.

Our department also hosts an Anthropology Club and a chapter in Lambda Alpha Honors Society. We nurture an active community of student scholars who share a love of all things anthropology.

Study Abroad Opportunities

Visit the Office of International Programs for more information about studying anthropology abroad.
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Helpful Links

Below are some links that our faculty members have recommended as useful resources in anthropology.

Contact Us

Department of Anthropology

Phone: (910) 962-7716
Fax: (910) 962-3543

anthropology@uncw.edu

Department of Anthropology, Sartarelli Hall 1018E
601 S. College Rd.
Wilmington NC 28403-5907

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