New Major

In addition to the traditional Anthropology major, we now offer a new major in Cross-Cultural Health and Spirituality, which specializes in how spirituality and health intersect in the United States and around the world, addressing newly-emerging interests and employment opportunities in the field of global health and wellness. With a more streamlined and targeted set of course options, this new concentration focuses on cultural anthropology, religion, and health/wellness, while still covering coursework in archaeology, and linguistic and biological anthropology.

Anthropology Scholarships

Through the generous support of the Antonio J. Waring Jr. Endowment, the UWG Anthropology Program offers a range of diverse scholarships to its students, including scholarships for academic merit, undergraduate research, and travel. These competitive scholarships are awarded on a semesterly basis and are based on academic achievement and potential for scholarly growth.

Exceptional Facilities

The Anthropology Program makes use of two exceptional laboratories, the Antonio J. Waring Jr. Archaeological Laboratory and the Biological and Forensic Anthropology Laboratory (BAFAL). Thousands of prehistoric and historic archaeological collections are held in trust by the Waring lab, and provides students with hands-on experiential training in archaeological and curatorial methods.. BAFAL is an open lab space where students and faculty alike can conduct research and participate in experiential learning opportunities related to biological and forensic anthropology. 

Successful Students, Supportive Faculty

“One of the highlights of my experience in Anthropology at UWG would be the in-depth mentoring that I have received ... making me realize the importance of Anthropology in our world as well as my personal life.”

-Jawonna Coleman, Waring Distinguished Scholar