The anthropology department at UHCL emphasizes the study of the whole human being. Our interests range from world cultures and global challenges, to human rights and religious identities.

Our award winning faculty is committed to a creative alliance between teaching and research, as well as active community engagement. Our topical specialties include: transnational migrations, violence and human rights, political and religious movements, gender and human health. Our geographic specialties include Meso-America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and North America.

Our students learn methods for studying peoples and cultures in the field. We assist our students in planning their course to support their career objectives. Our students develop theoretical tools for the critical analysis of human issues and expand their direct experience of the global diversity by taking advantage of our study abroad programs in Turkey and Egypt.

Our graduates are well-positioned for careers in law, medicine, business, education, higher education, public health, social work, and non-profit organizations - anywhere that requires a global perspective, a flexible mind, and a willingness to consider other peoples' views.

Double majoring with any B.S. degree is simple.  For example, a psychology major can take five anthropology courses as electives and complete the double major--Behavioral Science majors only need three. The degree can now be completed online. The anthropology faculty at UHCL is committed to supporting and mentoring our majors throughout their undergraduate career and beyond.