The Bachelor of Arts degree allows students to pursue Anthropology or Afro-American Studies as a major focus in the context of a liberal arts curriculum. The degree in anthropology is a balance of applied research and a broad-based academic curriculum, providing not only insights into the nature of humankind, but also the background necessary to find career opportunities wherever understanding of human beings and sensitivity to ethnic differences are needed.  The undergraduate anthropology program places equal emphasis on all of the discipline's traditional four fields - cultural anthropology, archaeology, bio-physical anthropology and linguistic anthropology, providing a solid foundation for further graduate training, or for careers in applied fields such as cultural resource management.

The B.A. degree in Afro-American Studies is designed to provide students with the critical tools required, and to expose them to the historical knowledge and current research necessary, for an informed understanding of the Afro-American experience today. The program is also designed to effectively prepare students who desire to continue on to graduate work in Afro-American Studies.

The department also plays a vital role in the university's interdisciplinary Asian Studies, Latin Studies, and Linguistic Studies programs.

UNLV Campus

The Anthropology Department is located near the center of the UNLV campus in newly renovated Wright Hall. Faculty and students work in high-tech and comfortable classrooms and offices. There are many opportunities for training outside of the classroom for undergraduate students as well in our archaeology, bio-physical, medical and linguistic laboratories. We also provide field opportunities during annual and semi-annual field school teams in places such as Cyprus, New Mexico, California, Nevada, Arizona, Jamaica and numerous other locations.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Admission to the major requires a minimum GPA of 2.50. Students transferring to the College of Liberal Arts from another university or higher education institution may be admitted on probationary status if they have a transfer GPA between 2.00 and 2.49. These students must complete a probation contract with the Wilson Advising Center prior to their first registration. University policy states that a candidate for a bachelor's degree must complete the last 30 semester credits in uninterrupted residence as a major in the college from which the degree is expected.


THE CAMPUS

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is an institution striving to become one of the nation's leading urban universities by providing students an excellent education at a reasonable cost. Since its founding in 1957, the university has grown rapidly, expanding both its academic programs and its facilities. Currently the full-time student registration at UNLV exceeds 28,000. At the undergraduate level, students may earn degrees in more than 69 subjects. Graduate students can choose from more than 59 degree programs. All academic programs at UNLV are accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges.

Centrally located in Las Vegas, UNLV has a beautiful campus with extensive computer, library and residential facilities connected by spacious lawns and walkways shaded by trees and complemented by desert foliage. Just outside the campus are apartments, restaurants, shopping centers, libraries, hospitals and all the other hallmarks of a modern urban area.

The university is integral to the cultural environment of a city which bills itself as the Entertainment Capital of the World. The Master Series features world-class artists and performers, while the Barrick Lecture Series attracts some of the foremost thinkers of our time to the campus.

Department of Anthropology & Ethnic Studies
4505 Maryland Parkway
BOX 455003
Las Vegas NV 89154-5003
(702) 895-3590