Analyze Human and Natural Relationships with an Online Anthropology Degree
Learn to think holistically about the human race with UMS's online Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology.This experiential online anthropology degree bridges the sciences and humanities to explore societal similarities and differences as seen through cultural, biological, archeological and linguistic lenses. You'll examine humans and our non-human primate relatives over space and time by studying how society has changed socially and historically.
In addition to the general anthropology track, we also offer concentrations in environmental sustainability and geospatial technologies. The general track allows you to take courses in both of these areas or a range of additional electives.
Whichever path you choose, you'll graduate with skill sets valued by a range of employers - from urban to rural, private firms to NGOs.
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See Yourself Succeed in Anthropology
UMS's online anthropology degree helps you recognize and respond to cultural and environmental challenges by exploring the past and its interconnectedness to the future. You'll delve into the complexities of biological change and adaptation, investigate identity through a combination of modern and historical events and promote cultural awareness and change.
More specifically, courses teach how to:
- Evaluate diverse cultural behaviors and social interactions for their role in the complex interrelationships between individuals, cultures, social institutions, organizations and the environment
- Demonstrate professional ethics and responsibilities for the collection and dissemination of anthropological knowledge
- Analyze anthropological research and data for assessing how human groups construct their cultural realities
You'll emerge from the program comfortable combining theory and problem-solving skills in an authentic way, ready to make your mark as an engaged citizen of a diverse world.
As a private, nonprofit university, UMS has one mission - to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of earning your bachelor's in anthropology online at UMS include:
- Affordability. Take advantage of some of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation
- Convenience. Attend class when it's convenient for you - online education means 24/7 access
- Efficiency and flexibility. Complete your undergraduate degree at your own pace, over six 8-week terms per year
- Expert instruction. Learn from instructors with relevant, real-world experience
- Networking. Tap into our nationwide network of alumni for internship and career opportunities
- Simple application process. Just fill out an online undergraduate application, and we'll retrieve U.S. transcripts from your previous institutions and automatically complete an official credit evaluation. Plus, there's no application fee
- Student support. Count on the ongoing support of dedicated academic and career advisors specialized in your area of study
- Transfer-friendly enrollment. Transfer up to 90 credits toward an undergraduate degree
Career Outlook
UMS's online anthropology degree emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach that gives you the skills you need to apply for a range of positions in every area from global health advocacy to environmental and natural resources. Potential job titles include:
- Historic preservationist
- Cultural resource manager
- Human rights advocate
Job prospects for specialties within anthropology are expected to grow, with demand for environmental scientists and specialists anticipated to increase by up to 11% and cartographers and photogrammetrists by up to 19% through 2026, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.* Note that an advanced degree is required to become an anthropologist.
Curriculum
The online anthropology degree has a strong foundation in archaeology, ethics and conservation. Core courses and concentrations stress the application of anthropological theory and methods to real-world problems through hands-on assignments, ethnographic case studies, data collection and the acquisition of skills in a specialty area.
Courses To Prepare You For Your Career
UMS's bachelor's in anthropology program includes:
- General education
- Degree-specific courses
General Education Program
Our programs are designed to equip you with the skills and insights you need to move forward. In recent years, employers have stressed the need for graduates with higher order skills - the skills that go beyond technical knowledge - such as:
- Writing
- Communication
- Analysis
- Problem solving
All bachelor's students are required to take general education classes. Through foundation, exploration and integration courses, students learn to think critically, creatively and collaboratively, giving you the edge employers are looking for.
Courses May Include
Program Outcomes
- Evaluate diverse cultural behaviors and social interactions for their role in the complex interrelationships between individuals, cultures, social institutions, organizations, and the environment
- Apply anthropological theories, concepts, and methodologies to complex contemporary and historical cultural issues for a broader understanding of human societies
- Demonstrate professional ethics and responsibilities for the collection and dissemination of anthropological knowledge to promote the value of human diversity
- Develop feasible anthropological research questions for designing implementation-worthy project proposals
- Analyze anthropological research and data for assessing how human groups construct the cultural realities in which they live
- Assess similarities and differences among cultures for developing culturally relevant perspectives that challenge ethnocentric notions and practices
