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Anthropology, B.A. with Social Studies Teacher Licensure

Broaden Students’ Understanding of the World

Graduates become:

Teach classes in history, economics, civics and more.

Become a history teacher in K-12 schools.

Teach geography courses to high school students.

Learn To

Understand the key concepts of the three major subfields of cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, and archaeology

Appreciate how each of these subfields contribute to anthropology's unique approach to the study of humans

Research topics in anthropology, ethnography, human evolution, archaeology, forensic anthropology, public health, women's health and more

Complete Teacher Education Program requirements for licensure in N.C.

“ I want incoming freshmen to know how easy it is to get involved with professors and to do research. I think my entire college experience was changed by the fact that I got involved in a lab on campus. ”
Kate Woolard '18
Anthropology, B.A. with Social Studies Teacher Licensure Program Overview

Comprehensive Approach

Anthropology is unique in its comprehensive approach to understanding humans and the societies and cultures they create, the many ways of being human, and the many ways to solve problems that humans confront.

It is a broad field that examines humankind scientifically and humanistically.

The discipline looks at the human experience from a holistic, cross-cultural perspective and encompasses the four subfields of the discipline: cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, archaeology and linguistic anthropology.

Applied Learning

Our program offers experiential learning opportunities, including archaeological and bio-cultural field schools, lab courses in archaeology, osteology, and human biological variation, as well as many internships with local museums, field sites and organizations.

Most experiential opportunities give you the chance to engage with and make a difference in the local or regional community and put your anthropological training in service to the common.

The program offers a wide range of coursework from all the major subfields of the discipline, allowing you to explore all aspects of anthropology and develop their specific interests.

Teaching Licensure

You can earn a North Carolina teaching license in addition to your undergraduate degree.

For information on the teacher education program admissions criteria and the courses required for licensure in North Carolina, see the Watson College of Education section of the undergraduate catalogue.

If you are planning to pursue the social studies teacher licensure, you should apply to the Watson School of Education as soon as admissions requirements are met (typically your sophomore year) and plan your program in regular consultation with your advisor.

Teacher licensure requirements are established at the state level and may be changed by the state at any time.

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Sample Courses in Anthropology

Table lists sample courses for this program
ANT 206 Cultural Anthropology
ANT 207 Archaeology
ANTL 207 Archaeology Lab
ANT 210 Introduction to Biological Anthropology
ANT 450 History of Anthropological Theory
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How Do I Apply?

In addition to completing requirements for the major, anthropology majors seeking licensure in social studies must complete the teacher education program requirements and a minimum of 21 collateral hours, including HST 101, HST 102, HST 104, HST 105, HST 106 and PLS 101, and at least one course in each of the following areas: economics and geography.

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