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Anthropology Students

This program has been discontinued and is not accepting applications for admission. The University is still authorized to offer the program and issue the associated credential for students who are currently enrolled in the program.

The UNCG Anthropology department has specific course requirements for you to complete your undergraduate degree in our program.  We created a 4-year plan for you to complete your undergraduate degree following the UNCG General Education requirements. 

See Catalog
See ATY Courses

Archaeology Students

The Archaeology Program, through Ancient Mediterranean Studies & Archaeology (AMSA), introduces students to past civilizations and cultures around the globe and to the analytical methods, techniques, and theories that archaeologists use to facilitate their study. The major is designed to develop anthropological, historical, and geographical perspectives in archaeological research, encompassing prehistoric and early historic cultures. The Program’s faculty is actively involved in research and/or fieldwork in Africa, the Mediterranean region, West Asia, the Middle East, North America, South America, and West Asia. Students participate in these or other field work projects in addition to meeting classroom requirements. Graduates of the Program are prepared for advanced training in archaeology and museum studies; cultural resource management; team leading in a variety of settings; and other professions for which critical thinking and good communication skills are necessary.

Learn More About the Archaeology Concentration in AMSA

Student Resources

  • Office of Accessibility Resources and Services
    Contact OARS if you need to participate online or quarantine.
    Contact OARS if you anticipate any disability issues related to format, materials, or requirements of your courses.
    You may request accommodations at any point during the semester.
    https://ods.uncg.edu/
  • Student Health Services
    Contact Student Health Services for medical advice if you feel ill or were exposed to someone with COVID-19.
    https://shs.uncg.edu/
  • Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities
    The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities can be accessed at the link provided.  This webpage provides information on the Student Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity Policy.  You can find up-to-date information regarding changes to these polices during disruption of normal operations due to Covid-19.
    https://osrr.uncg.edu/
  • Speaking Center
    The Speaking Center helps speakers further develop their own oral communication confidence and competence by providing consultation support and instructional workshops.  
    3211 MHRA
    https://speakingcenter.uncg.edu/
  • Writing Center
    The Writing Center focuses on feedback with one-on-one consultation but also online consultations.  You work one-on-one with a writing center consultant who will guide you through your writing process focusing on feedback. 
    3211 MHRA
    https://writingcenter.uncg.edu/
  • Students seeking information about computing services
    The ITS webpage provides Technology Policies including Acceptable Use of Computing and Electronic Resources, Security of Networks and Network Data, and Policies Related to Technology at UNCG that will be helpful for students navigating through policy changes during Covid-19.
    https://its.uncg.edu
  • 6-Tech Support
    Students and faculty can access 6-tech for assistance with computer issues concerning online teaching and course access from home.
    https://uncg.service-now.com/support
  • Digital ACT Studio
    The Digital ACT Studio supports students, faculty, and staff to create digital projects including slide presentations, video projects, podcasts, websites and anything else digital.
    320 College Ave.
    Lower Level, Jackson Library
    https://digitalactstudio.uncg.edu/
  • Tutoring
    The Tutoring Center is part of the Academic Achievement Center.  The Tutoring Center is available for many 100 and 200 level courses.  You can use this link to request tutoring through the Academic Achievement Center.
    https://success.uncg.edu/departments/aac/aac-tutoring/

Distinguished Alumni Award
During Alumni Weekend each Fall semester, the Department recognizes a UNCG graduate in Anthropology for distinguished leadership, career accomplishments, and/or community involvement by awarding the Distinguished Alumni Award.  Nominations may be made at any time by department faculty member or alumni, and should be emailed to Ms. Kimberly Mozingo.  Please include a statement summarizing the accomplishments of the nominee, the year of his or her graduation, and contact information for both the nominator and the nominee.

  • 2023 Jessica Haynes-Titlebaum
  • 2018 Daniel F. Diaz
  • 2017 Scott Halvorsen
  • 2016 Jodi Bennett-Bradshaw
  • 2015 Crystal Bright
  • 2014 Lawrence Abbott, Jr, RPA
  • 2013 Dorothy Davis, MA
  • 2012 Tom Martinek Jr., MA
  • 2011 Josh Hinson, MSW
  • 2010 Gordon Rakita, PhD
  • 2009 Shawn Patch, MA
  • 2008 Dianne Chidester, MA
  • 2007 Natalie Adams, MA
  • 2006 Dona Davis, PhD

Outstanding Senior Award
At Graduation ceremonies each Spring semester, the Department recognizes the outstanding work of three graduating seniors in the Anthropology major by awarding the Outstanding Senior Award.  These three awards are Outstanding Senior in Archaeology, Outstanding Senior in Bio-Anthropology, and Outstanding Senior in Cultural Anthropology. The faculty determine the winners of the Outstanding Senior Award each year based on our evaluation of the body of work produced by the students over his or her career at UNCG. This body of work may include GPA, service to the department and community, fieldwork, internships, participation at conferences, and research accomplishments.

  • 2023-2024 Archaeology: James Cone, Cultural Anthropology: Sophia Wilson, Biological Anthropology: Maegan Ferguson
  • 2021-2022 Archaeology: Tanner Thornton, Cultural Anthropology: Mia Hoskins and Anna Broich, and Overall Kalyn Milot
  • 2020-2021 Archaeology: Joshua Malloy, Bio-Anthropology: Rosie Edgerly, Cultural Anthropology: Andrea Biro and Liliana Vitale 
  • 2019-2020 Archaeology: David Blackmon, Bio-Anthropology: Deijah Wannamaker, Cultural Anthropology: Nimra Haider
  • 2018-2019 Archaeology: Megan Saunders, Bio-Anthropology: Anastasia Temkina, Cultural Anthropology: Abigail Klima
  • 2017-2018 Archaeology: Faith Wilfong, Bio-Anthropology: Jordon W. Crowell, Cultural Anthropology: Ashely D. Hayden
  • 2016-2017 Cory Henderson & Seth Rumbley
  • 2015-2016 Alexandria Salisbury
  • 2014-2015 Stephanie Brabec
  • 2013-2014 Elizabeth C. Launt
  • 2012-2013 Erin Bowman
  • 2011-2012 Darren Shumate
  • 2010-2011 Julia Greer
  • 2009-2010 Tamara Cagle
  • 2008-2009 Jodi Bennett-Bradshaw
  • 2007-2008 H. Lauren Phillips
  • 2006-2007 Anne Parlier
  • 2005-2006 Graeme Wright
  • 2004-2005 Dara Edelman

Kupferer-Outwin Award
The late Dr. Harriet J. Kupferer taught for 23 years at UNCG and was the first Head of the Department.  In 2006, Dr. Kupferer generously established an endowed fund for the advancement of the professional development of faculty and students within the Department of Anthropology.  Named in honor of her parents, Gene and Helen Outwin Kupferer, this fund provides support for professional travel for both students and faculty members in our Department. We are very grateful to Dr. Kupferer for her generosity and her dedication to the advancement of generations of students and faculty members in the Department of Anthropology at UNCG.

  • 2022-2023 Maegan Ferguson and Sophia Rosenberg
  • 2021-2022 Mia Hoskins and Kalyn Milot
  • 2018-2019 Alicia Connelly
  • 2017-2018 Isabella Beau
  • 2016-2017 Jordan Crowell and Caitlin Manderski
  • 2015-2016 Alexandria Salisbury and Seth Rumbley
  • 2014-2015 Ashley Bryant and Stephanie Brabec
  • 2013-2014 Elizabeth Launt, Jessica Haynes, and Miranda Fleming
  • 2012-2013 Jennifer Grenier, Sarah Goff
  • 2011-2012 Latosha Adams, Erin Baker, Robert Floyd, Darren Shumate, Nicholson Sprinkle, Emma Thomas
  • 2010-2011 Mary Morton, Olivia Pettigrew, Darren Shumate, Nicholson Sprinkle, Sarah Welch
  • 2008-2009 Tamara Cagle, Patricia Chipman, Sarah Livengood, Cara Mann, Ezra Noble, Donna Rochelle Smith, Rosemay Yelton
  • 2007-2008 Jodi Bennett-Bradshaw, Ezra Noble, H. Lauren Phillips, Patrick Wood
  • 2006-2007 Courtney Hill, Tess Holder, P. Keomanyvanh, Amy Morse, Anne Parlier, Michael Parris, Patrick Wood

Internships provide a great opportunity for college students to experience the world of work and begin to develop a professional network.  A wide variety of Internship opportunities exist for Anthropology students in the Triad region.  Here is a list of organizations that offer internships of interest to Anthropology students.

Students considering Internships need to familiarize themselves with the information concerning UNCG’s policies on Experiential Learning Opportunities at the website of the Office of the Provost. If you seek an internship at an outside agency, you must fill out and return to the Provost’s office the Instructional Agreement for UNCG students to work in outside agencies. All internship applications also require the student to complete, sign, and return to the Department Office a Departmental Internship Contract.

If you want to get the most out of your education in Anthropology and really get to know the faculty and other students in the Department, you need to consider becoming an active participant in the Anthropology, Archaeology, and Garden Clubs here at UNCG!

Student Anthropological Society

The Student Anthropological Society is a recognized student organization at UNCG. SAS is open to all UNCG students with an interest in Anthropology and includes majors, minors, and non-majors. We actively promote education, professionalism, and fellowship within the department and include both faculty and students in all our activities. These activities include cultural dinner outings, monthly “tea-talks” during which faculty and students can present their research, visits to museums and archaeological sites, and special guest lectures by anthropologists from inside and outside of UNCG.

The Society serves as a forum for students and faculty to discuss anthropological topics and to promote interest in and understanding of all of the subfields of Anthropology. Active members are not only vital to the club’s livelihood but also serve as ambassadors for the department and the field to other students and the community in which we live and attend school.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Cassie Workman

 Archaeological Society

The Archaeological Society is a recognized student organization at UNCG dedicated to promoting archaeology and the exchange of archaeological knowledge between faculty and students. The society is open to all UNCG students that have an interest in archaeology, including archaeology program majors, minors, and non-majors. We actively encourage the study of archaeology through invited lectures, hands-on activities, field trips, and workshops.

Faculty Advisor:  Geoffrey Hughes

For more information please find us on Facebook, come to our weekly meetings Wednesday at 6pm Graham 424 or email. 

UNCG Garden Club

The UNCG Garden Club are a student lead organization focused on fun wholesome sustainable organic gardening.  They are a service learning student organization focused on sustainable and organic gardening. We are here to teach and grow amongst our students and excited about providing learning opportunities to UNCG students, faculty and staff. We are here to support student action toward a more sustainable way of life.

Calling all planters and eaters – we are here for you! 

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Susan Andreatta

For more information please find us on Facebook, visit our Webpage, come to our weekly meetings, or email.

Are you looking to continue your education in Anthropology by attending a graduate program?  There are a multitude of Anthropology graduate programs across the U.S. for you to choose from.  Please click on the links below to read more about Anthropology Graduate Programs. 

North Carolina

Out-of-State

There are other ways to learn more about Anthropology Graduate Schools.  Click on the link to the American Anthropological Association’s AnthroGuide webpage and find a list of Anthropology graduate programs across the U.S.

The Anthropology Career Readiness Commission was created to address the work of anthropologists in and outside of academia. The commission looks at large sectors of work available to anthropologists through researching job trends and open dialogue. 
https://anthrocareerready.net/

The Department of Anthropology (ATY) participates in study abroad opportunities organized through the Global Engagement Office (GEO).

Anthropology majors generally study abroad in their junior or senior year to earn credit in the major at the upper level of coursework. However, students need to be mindful of when required courses are offered such as ATY 363 (Theory) and ATY 495 (Capstone) so as not to delay progress towards graduation. Sophomore students may be interested in going to earn credits towards their general education requirements. Popular places to study include Australia, Denmark, Finland, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Italy, Germany, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, South Korea, Sweden, with new opportunities opening as international programs at UNCG continue to develop.

If you wish to study during the summer in France or Spain to achieve credit for your general education foreign language requirement, contact the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.

Study Abroad Advisor

 Dr. Susan Andreatta (s_andrea@uncg.edu)

Application Deadlines

Mid-September for study abroad during the following spring semester.

Mid-February for study abroad during the following fall semester.

Steps

  1. Finalize and submit your application.
  2. Meet with your anthropology advisor tand discuss the semester and countries you would like to consider for your study abroad experience.
  3. Study the Study Abroad and Exchange website of the IPC to familiarize yourself with the steps and application and other important matters (e.g., financial aid) involved in study abroad. Under “Programs” tab found on the top of the page, you will find the list of countries and schools. Research and learn about schools that interest you.
  4. Meet with a Study Abroad Advisor to discuss how your plans for an international experience can augment your major and career goals. This meeting is especially important if you wish to take communication courses while studying abroad and wish to know whether the credits count toward your major. We strongly encourage you to make an appointment at least a month prior to the application deadline. Bring as much information as possible about the courses you wish to take.
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