"The greatest single contribution a university can make to a student is an awakening to the diversity of possibilities in the world, and you simply can't study anthropology without expanding your horizons" (Kurt Schweigert, UND Anthropology Grad, '74).
Our Mission
Anthropology is the study of human life, including its cultures, behaviors, and biology in the past and present. The Department of Anthropology’s mission is to provide students with theoretical and methodological training in anthropology, preparing them to skillfully practice and apply the scientific and humanistic perspectives unique to our discipline. Students will receive a strong academic foundation in the broad sub-fields of anthropology (cultural anthropology, archaeology, and physical/biological anthropology).
After joining our program, students can expect to reflect on their world view(s) and their relationships to others as they enter an increasingly complex and diversified world.
Our program prepares students for graduate study and/or entrance into the global market place where they will understand the importance of and apply holistic, integrative, and comparative anthropological approaches in their careers and everyday lives.
Forensic Anthropology 441 Field School
Highlights from ANTH 441 Summer Session A Preparation Phase
Anthropology student
Will Swearson and
Dr. Stubblefield
discuss glove-donning techniques.
Pig 1 is prepared for its role
in the clandestine burial.
The "forensic backhoe" makes light work
of the burial preparations.
Completed burial
Completed burial
Unit 1 Excavation: Pig 1 Exposed
Unit 1 Excavation: Test Grids in Unit
Field School Support Team: Forensic Science Alumni Al Christopher, Anthropology major & office staff
Deah King, and Anthropology major
Will Swearson
