- To be a student at UF and student in the anthropology department, you have to apply through general admissions.
- We offer a B.A., B.S., and an Online B.A.
- We also offer an on-campus minor and Online minor.
Why Anthropology?
A B.A. in Anthropology prepares students to work in today’s complex world, where international activities characterize business, government, and education and an understanding of human interaction can empower a number of professions. Anthropology majors learn about different groups of people, their prehistory and their diversity through a discipline that combines science and the humanities. Many undergraduate Anthropology majors go on to graduate school in the social sciences, while others use Anthropology to prepare themselves for professional careers. Explore more about the applications of and approaches to Anthropology.
However, not all undergraduates who major in anthropology intend to pursue graduate studies. Some students choose anthropology because of the unique combination of culture, biology and geographic diversity that anthropology offers. Others hope to pursue studies in professional programs at the University of Florida or other institutions in the fields of law, medicine, education, library science, public affairs, urban planning and more.
Those majors planning to enter one of the professional colleges should seek counseling from the Office of Health and Legal Professions at the Academic Advising Center. Other resources regarding graduate work and career planning can be found at the Career Resource Center in the Reitz Union.
Those who are considering careers as professional anthropologists should consult with Department faculty about opportunities for graduate study at the University of Florida or at other institutions.
The Department of Anthropology at the University of Florida is ranked as one of the best in the country. There are over 40 anthropologists on campus. In addition to the teaching faculty, anthropologists hold appointments at the College of Medicine, the College of Nursing, the Florida Museum of Natural History and the C. A. Pound Human Identification Laboratory. Anthropology at the University of Florida is especially strong in Latin American Studies, African Studies, Southeastern Archaeology, Applied Anthropology and Forensic Anthropology (visit our synergies and affiliations). Course offerings reflect the diverse expertise of the faculty.
Transferring into Anthropology
- Transfer students should refer to information provided by Academic Advising to learn more about the transfer process.
Transfer Credit
The Department accepts a number of transfer credits in anthropology from both community colleges and other four-year universities but these must be consistent either with the Statewide Course Numbering System or be approved by the Undergraduate Coordinator (course syllabi required) . Cultural Anthropology (ANT 2410) is most commonly accepted. We will also accept credit for an Introductory Statistics class. You must earn a C grade or better in all classes you intend to transfer. If you are planning on transferring to the University of Florida, please save your college catalog or course syllabi so that we can determine if the class is appropriate for credit at UF. You can consult with the Undergraduate Coordinator to determine which classes will be accepted.
Guide to Undergraduate Courses
There are no prerequisites for 2000 level courses. Descriptions of new courses are posted outside the Main Office in Turlington 1112.
Students in the Honors program may take the honors sections of ANT 2301 Human Sexuality and Culture, ANT 2410 Cultural Anthropology, ANT 3514 Biological Anthropology and ANT 3620 Language and Culture. Honors students are also eligible at the sophomore level and above to take, with permission of the instructor, any graduate level course. Honors students are encouraged to continue in the department’s honors program.
Students are encouraged to take anthropology courses that include Method, Theory and Topical courses as well as Area Courses in either the Ethnographic or Archaeological Cultures of different regions. Below are a few examples, more can be found on the Course Catalog*.
- Method, Theory and Topical Courses:
- ANT 4110- Anthropological Theory
- ANT 4114- Principles of Archaeology
- ANT 4266- Economic Anthropology
- ANT 4273- Anthropology of Law
- ANT 4274- Political Anthropology
- ANT 4403- Environment and Cultural Behavior
- ANT 4462- Culture and Medicine
- ANT 4468- Health, Disease, and Human Evolution
- ANT 4525- Human Osteology and Osteometry
- ANT 4552- Primate Behavior
- ANT 4586- Human Evolution
- Ethnographic and Archaeological Cultures Courses:
- ANT 3153- North American Archaeology
- ANT 3164- The Inca and Their Ancestors
- ANT 4168- Maya Civilization
- ANT 4193- Ethnoarchaeology
- ANT 4204- Migration and Borders
- ANT 4336- The Peoples of Brazil
- ANT 4352-Peoples of Africa
- ANT 4354- The Anthropology of Modern Africa
- ANT 4392- The Peoples of the Arctic
Students concentrating in either cultural anthropology or archaeology are also encouraged to complete either an ethnographic study abroad program or an archaeological field school. It is recommended that these be completed prior to senior year.
*Check out our entire course catalogue!
