What makes humans human? Anthropologists seek answers to this question by considering four fields of study: human society and culture, linguistics, archaeology and biological anthropology. At UC Davis, anthropologists working in each of these fields are making important contributions toward our understanding of what it means to be human. Whether through the reconstruction of ancient societies from archaeological evidence or the analysis of diverse language patterns, anthropology bridges social and natural science to provide a fascinating perspective on humanity's origins and current condition.

Few entry-level occupations will include "anthropologist" in their title. However, the anthropological perspective is excellent preparation for a wide range of occupations due to a growing need for people with critical thinking skills who can manage, evaluate, and interpret data on human behavior. What we know about the future marketplace indicates a need for the type of holistic knowledge that an anthropological perspective provides. UC Davis anthropology alumni have gone on to succeed in a range of fields including higher education, international development, technology, museum curation, environmental conservation, law, communications and government. The major is also excellent preparation for graduate or professional school in any area of the social and natural sciences. If you're interested in entering the health professions (medical school, dental school, veterinary school, etc.), you may wish to consider the Bachelor of Science program of study which includes a majority of the prerequisite courses for these professional schools.