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Our curriculum includes a wide range of coursework at all levels, varying from human evolution to the collapse of ancient civilizations to contemporary social issues. It includes such courses as Culture & Gender, Archaeology of the Americas, Human Origins, Medical Anthropology, Historical Archaeology, Human Biological Variation, Forensic Anthropology, and Environmental Anthropology.  

Experiential learning opportunities include archaeological field schools, lab courses in archaeology and osteology, and a practical internship program placing students at most of the museums in the Wilmington area. Advanced students can assist faculty members in original research.

Our department also hosts an and a chapter in Lambda Alpha Honors Society. We nurture an active community of student scholars who share a love of all things anthropology.

Your UNCW education extends outside the classroom. We offer opportunities for you to go beyond the standard curriculum by becoming part of  the Lambda Alpha National Anthropology Honor Society.

In addition to having the support of faculty and fellow students, you will be able to publish your undergraduate research in the Lambda Alpha Journal. The benefits of joining Lambda Alpha will enhance your resume as you seek employment or apply for graduate programs.

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Below are some links that our faculty members have recommended as useful resources in anthropology.

• UNCW Forensic Science Minor