Dedman College Majors
anthropology
The intensive and innovative Dedman College anthropology program spans the humanities and social, Earth, and biological sciences to give you a well-rounded, holistic approach to human similarities and differences. Challenge yourself with critical thinking, constant reading and writing, and courses that provide new insight into both contemporary issues and human evolution through the ages.
Degree Highlights
B.A.
in Anthropology
For students who seek general
training in anthropology
Minimum of 30 term hours (10 classes)
B.S. in Anthropology
For students who want more specialized training in anthropology
Minimum of 36 term hours (12 classes)
Minor
in Archaeology, Cultural
Anthropology, or General
Anthropology
Minimum 15 term hours (5 classes)
Minor in Biomedical
Anthropology
Minimum 18 term hours (6 classes)
Related Majors and Minors
Anthropology combines well with other areas of study for a double major or minor.
Careers
Your thorough knowledge of human understanding can lead to such intriguing careers as museum curator, law, cultural affairs management, forensic medicine, and positions with international agencies and businesses.
Faculty
Internationally recognized anthropology faculty members – who have conducted research from Asia to Latin America – share their findings in classes that usually have 25 students or fewer. Your own archaeological work at our field school near Taos, New Mexico, will enrich your classroom experience.
Internships & Study Abroad
Dedman College students get paid internships through the Hegi Family Career Development Center. Students majoring in anthropology may be eligible to earn up to three (3) graded credits toward their degrees by enrolling for unpaid, faculty-directed internships through the Dedman College Internship Program.
Study abroad opportunities abound for SMU undergraduate students. Choose from yearlong, semester, or summer programs at locations around the globe. Anthropology majors might find the SMU-in-Australia, SMU-in-Copenhagen, and SMU-in-Japan international study programs particularly valuable and interesting.
