The Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Geography is housed within the College of Arts and Humanities through a partnership between the Behavioral Sciences and History & Political Science department. The degree focuses on building the methodological skills needed to analyze human systems across time and space with a focus on improvement of the human condition, from local communities to global interaction. A holistic approach to understanding the human experience draws evidence from past and present societies to evaluate the ways humans interact with their environment in the formation of both uniqueness and diversity. An emphasis is placed on problem solving to address the needs of public policy and private initiatives in support of economic & social development and environmental sustainability.
A Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology & Geography offers technological skills and socio-cultural aptitudes that are valued in many career paths and is a good complementary major to many fields. The degree is also a stepping stone to further graduate study in anthropology, geography, and allied disciplines.
Students living in states bordering Arkansas receive in-state tuition.
Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. The Arkansas Tech University school code to use on the FAFSA is 001089.
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