Bachelor's in Anthropology

The University of Oklahoma (OU) has been a cornerstone of higher education since its establishment in 1890. As a public research university, OU has a diverse academic portfolio, offering a wide array of undergraduate and graduate programs across disciplines. OU is renowned for its vibrant campus life, fostering a sense of community and inclusivity. Boomer Sooner spirit runs deep, and students engage in a variety of extracurricular activities, from cultural and athletic events to research initiatives. The university's commitment to research and innovation is evident in its state-of-the-art facilities and collaborative projects that contribute to advancements in various fields. With a focus on preparing students for success in a rapidly evolving world, the University of Oklahoma continues to be a hub of academic achievement, creativity, and social responsibility.

Students in OU's Department of Anthropology study everything that is human, covering the breadth of human existence from prehistory to the present. Undergraduate majors can take courses from the four areas of anthropology - linguistic, social-cultural, archaeological, and biological anthropology. The Department of Anthropology has many undergraduate opportunities for hands-on field, laboratory, and museum experiences that apply classroom learning to the real world. Students can: 1. Spend a summer taking an archaeological field school and learning excavation techniques; 2. Volunteer in professors' archaeology and biological anthropology labs; 3. Work with faculty and tribes helping to maintain Native American languages in Oklahoma; 4. Help a faculty member on a health or medical anthropology project; 5. Volunteer at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History doing socio-cultural, linguistic, or archaeological anthropology; 6. Do an internship in any of the four areas of anthropology plus museum studies. Anthropology students also often choose to study abroad in a variety of places, applying what they have learned in their classes to living in other cultures. OU has one of the top study-abroad programs in the nation, and students can work with the department to design a program that is right for them.