Bachelor's in Anthropology

Pacific University Oregon has a rich history and a deep commitment to providing a personalized and supportive learning environment. Pacific University Oregon offers a diverse array of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in various disciplines, including the arts, humanities, health professions, and natural sciences. The university's focus on hands-on learning, research opportunities, and community engagement enables students to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges. With a picturesque campus nestled in the Pacific Northwest and a close-knit community of scholars, Pacific University Oregon provides students with an enriching educational experience that prepares them for successful careers and meaningful contributions to society.

In the anthropology program at Pacific University, students study current societies throughout the world, paying particular attention to the concept of culture in a curriculum that stresses overseas study and fieldwork experiences. Students learn the basic scientific methods of the discipline, both quantitative and qualitative and gain real-world experience with fieldwork and study abroad opportunities The central concept in anthropology courses is culture, which refers to primarily symbolic systems as well as material culture. Comparative religions, world music, culinary practices, myth and ritual are among the many subjects offered, along with opportunities to combine service learning, fieldwork and independent study.