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Why Major in Anthropology?

Many employers value the skills and perspectives that develop from learning to think like an anthropologist. 

Welcome to the Department

Ecological and Environmental Anthropology

Relationship Between Humans and the Natural World

Ecological and environmental anthropology at the University of Georgia examines the past and present reciprocal relationship between humans and the natural world. Our archaeological, biological, and cultural anthropology investigations yield critical knowledge of diverse dimensions of the human experience that we then apply in socially relevant ways.

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Contacting the Department

355 South Jackson Street
Baldwin Hall Room 250
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602
Phone: 706-542-3922
anthro@uga.edu

Our Programs

Major In Anthropology

Minor in Anthropology

PhD in Anthropolgy

ICON Graduate Program

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Upcoming Events

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Fall 2024 Photo Contest Exhibition


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Baldwin Hall Room 250

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Anthroday 2025


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Baldwin Hall Entrance

Support Anthropology at UGA

Your support helps bring in speakers of note, provides student research funding, assists in student fieldwork and conference travel, and creates new resources to further enrich each learner's experience. Learn more about how you can support the Department of Anthropology.

Every dollar given has a direct impact upon our students and faculty.

Our Graduate Program

At the University of Georgia, themes of ecology and environment connect our cultural anthropologists, anthropological archaeologists, and biological anthropologists to one another and to scholars and practitioners beyond the department and the university.  Our interdisciplinary and integrative connections give our work scholarly and practical relevance.  We offer a Ph.D. in Anthropology, and a Ph.D. in Anthropology and Integrative Conservation.  A master's degree is not required to apply to our Ph.D. program.

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Major or minor in Anthropology

Here at UGA, students can either major or minor in anthropology. Those who major in anthropology receive a Bachelors of Arts degree. To learn about Anthropology undergraduate courses, study abroad opportunities, and more, click here.



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