About the Anthropology Department
A Message from the Department Chair
Anthropology is the study of humankind throughout space and time; as such, the field of anthropology brings together the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences to explore the full range of diversity in the human past, human biology, and social life and practices.
The UCCS Department of Anthropology serves our students and community by promoting and advancing a nuanced understanding of human origins, history, and diversity. Integrating creative and robust research with outreach to students and the community though teaching and service, we provide our students with rich opportunities to learn and collaborate both in and out of the classroom.
We focus on opportunities such as team teaching, interdisciplinary coursework, and integration into applied and hands-on research projects to give our students a well-rounded look at the human experience.
About Anthropology
Anthropology examines what it means to be human, from our earliest beginnings to life in today’s world. At UCCS, students learn how culture, biology, language, and history shape the ways people live and understand one another.
Mission Statement
The Department of Anthropology is dedicated to deepening the understanding of people and cultures through research, teaching, and community engagement. Our programs provide students with a strong foundation in anthropological theory and methods while fostering critical thinking, ethical awareness, and practical skills that can be applied in professional and community settings.
Career Pathways in Anthropology
Explore how anthropology and each subfield connect to real-world opportunities and professional pathways:
Career Pathways in Anthropology
Anthropology
Anthropology offers a broad foundation for understanding people and cultures across time and place. Students explore how humans have adapted, created, and connected in different environments and societies.
Archaeology
Archaeology focuses on the study of material culture to better understand the organization, values, and creativity of peoples of the past.
Biological Anthropology
Biological anthropology concentrates on the relationships between culture and biology in the lives of humans and our evolutionary relatives.
Cultural Anthropology
Cultural anthropology explores how contemporary and historical societies make sense of the world by examining cultural interactions and patterns of belief and behavior.
Linguistic Anthropology
Linguistic anthropology addresses both the formal complexity of linguistic systems and the role they play in regulating and negotiating social life.
Meet Our Faculty & Staff
Our faculty and staff guide students through classroom learning, fieldwork, and hands-on projects. Explore their areas of expertise and connect with the people who support your journey in anthropology.