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Three areas of anthropology are covered: cultural anthropology, archaeology, and biological anthropology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal of the anthropology program is to provide students with a broad understanding of humanity that will be relevant to their professions, their daily lives, and their larger roles in the modern<br>world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re an undergrad looking to start a career, or an experienced grad student with a passion for the past, the department offers a variety of programs in anthropology. Bachelor&#8217;s and<br>master&#8217;s degrees are available in the field, and five undergraduate minors\u2014ranging from archaeology to geographic information systems\u2014provide a firm background of or support for anthropology. 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