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Anthropology is the scientific study of human beings and their cultures across time and space. In the broadest sense, anthropology is about how the human species came to be, how it developed myriad ways of living in the world, and how those ways may change in the future. It is the major most closely associated with archaeology.

Anthropology is a unique field that combines elements of social science and natural science. Students will find themselves in all types of settings - out in the field collecting physical samples, in a lab analyzing fossils and specimens, interviewing individuals and groups to collect oral histories, in the library and community researching, and in the classroom learning how to fit all of the pieces of evidence into a cohesive theory.

Students at UWM will be exposed to all types of anthropological work. Some may find themselves more drawn to the "people" side of things and gravitate more towards electives that focus on culture and societal structures. Social anthropologists may examine issues such as workplace behavior, religious rituals, art, family structures or gender relations. Others may find linguistic anthropology - the study of the development of languages - more interesting. Students who have always envisioned themselves digging up artifacts will find archaeology or biological anthropology of most interest.

Regardless of specialization, hands-on experience is critical. UWM offers all types of field experience and research opportunities, locally and at spots around the globe.

The Anthropology accelerated Master’s program offers high-achieving undergraduate students the opportunity to complete a combined Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology (BA-Anthropology) and a Master of Science in Anthropology (MS-Anthropology) degree in 5 years. Normally, a BA plus an MS Anthropology degree takes six years or more. The 5-year accelerated program consists of 3 years of undergraduate study and 2 years of graduate study. This accelerated program is especially well-suited to students with a high GPA and clear professional goals; key to success is mapping out a clear research plan for the MS degree early on.