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Academics

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology

Why Choose Anthropology at WIU?

  • Students take part in ground-breaking research with grants from the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Education
  • Opportunity to build relationships with regional institutions, including the Field Museum of Natural History and the Dickson Mounds Museum
  • Student led Íæż½ã½ã Anthropology and Sociology Club sponsors activities like film nights, field trips, ancient metal working and job search workshops
  • Summer archaeological field school: Students explore the prehistoric past or take part in a short-term study abroad and explore life in a different culture
  • Students can pursue a major or minor in anthropology in the classroom, online, or in a combination of both formats
  • WIU's Online Anthropology Degree is ranked Seventh in the Nation

Program Availability

  • Macomb
  • Online

Job Placements of WIU Graduates

  • Renewable Energy Specialist, Siemens; Ft. Madison, IA
  • Base Manager at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheater; Red Rocks, AZ
  • Cancer Center at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute; San Diego, CA
  • Jacent Strategic Merchandising, Huntingdon Valley, PA
  • Museum Curator, The Fort Museum and Frontier Village, Ft. Dodge, Iowa
  • Forensic Clinical Laboratory Supervisor, US Department of Testing Laboratories, Inc.

Scholarships

Íæż½ã½ã awards over 1,000 scholarships annually based on a variety of factors, including academic achievement, talent, leadership, geographical location, field of study, and financial need. To explore all the scholarship and award opportunities available at WIU, please visit the Scholarship Office website.