Students interested in archaeology, cultural heritage and the study of human history now have a new opportunity at Sul Ross State University with the launch of a new Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology.

Students in the program will study cultural anthropology, archaeology and related disciplines while developing research, analytical and fieldwork skills applicable across a wide range of careers and graduate studies.

“The Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology opens an exciting new pathway for students to develop the critical thinking, research, and fieldwork skills that prepare them for meaningful careers in archaeology, cultural heritage, forensics, museum curation and beyond, all while drawing on the unparalleled research opportunities afforded by the Big Bend region, one of North America’s richest and best-preserved records of human history,” said Dr. Laura Payne, dean of the Jimmy D. Case College of Literature, Arts and Social Sciences.

Students in the program will also benefit from the presence of the Center for Big Bend Studies (CBBS), a nationally recognized research center housed at Sul Ross State. For nearly 40 years, the center has advanced archaeological and historical research across the Big Bend region and helped uncover the cultural history of Far West Texas.

To learn more about the Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology program at Sul Ross State University, visit the www.sulross.edu/anthropology.