Bachelor of Arts, Major in Anthropology
Course Overview
KPU's Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology prepares students for life and work in diverse global communities through a uniquely applied, hands-on curriculum. Students can specialize in two distinct streams: the Archaeology-Biological stream, which features a BCAPA-endorsed field school working directly with Indigenous communities, or the Social-Cultural stream, designed for a globally interconnected, knowledge-based economy. The program emphasizes real-world experience through lab work, community service, and field studies to provide a deep understanding of human societies.
Key Program Highlights
- Choose between two specialized streams: Archaeology-Biological or Social-Cultural Anthropology
- Gain hands-on field experience through a unique, BCAPA-endorsed archaeology field school
- Engage in applied learning through community service projects and direct interaction with professionals
- Develop expertise in ethnographic research, forensic analysis, or archaeological methods
- Focus on contemporary issues like environmental activism, Indigenous studies, and visual anthropology
Course Overview
KPU's Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology prepares students for life and work in diverse global communities through a uniquely applied, hands-on curriculum. Students can specialize in two distinct streams: the Archaeology-Biological stream, which features a BCAPA-endorsed field school working directly with Indigenous communities, or the Social-Cultural stream, designed for a globally interconnected, knowledge-based economy. The program emphasizes real-world experience through lab work, community service, and field studies to provide a deep understanding of human societies.
Key Program Highlights
- Choose between two specialized streams: Archaeology-Biological or Social-Cultural Anthropology
- Gain hands-on field experience through a unique, BCAPA-endorsed archaeology field school
- Engage in applied learning through community service projects and direct interaction with professionals
- Develop expertise in ethnographic research, forensic analysis, or archaeological methods
- Focus on contemporary issues like environmental activism, Indigenous studies, and visual anthropology
