Anthropology
Welcome to the Pierce College Department of Anthropology
The Department offers courses in all four fields of Anthropology, preparing students for transfer as a major in any of the four subfields: Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology, and Linguistic Anthropology. Our courses also helps students meet their transfer requirements in General Education by offering courses in the GE Areas of Arts and Humanities, the Social Sciences, and the Physical and Biological Sciences
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Explore the Four Fields of Anthropology
Archaeology
Archaeology is the study of human history through the discovery and analysis of human material remains. Archaeologists do much more than "dig." Archaeologists in federal, tribal, and state government agencies are responsible for managing, protecting, and interpreting archaeological sites on public land. Some work in museums, archaeological parks, or historic sites. Archaeologists may also manage collections of artifacts, work in education or public programming.
Biological Anthropology
Biological anthropology is a social science that studies the evolution, variation, and adaptations of humans and related primates. Biological anthropologists may serve in such programs as education officers and coordinators, or find positions in exhibit development, collection management, publications, and museum administration.
Cultural Anthropoloy
Cultural anthropology is the study of human culture, beliefs, practices, and how people organize their societies. Cultural anthropologists conduct in-depth fieldwork, living among the people they study and learning their languages. They use this knowledge to compare human societies and explore cultural diversity.