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The Anthropology program also provides a strong foundation for graduate study in any sub-field of anthropology. By offering undergraduate majors opportunities to work with faculty researchers and apply knowledge and skills to local communities, agencies and businesses through service learning and internships, students are further prepared for advanced study and successful careers.## Program Learning OutcomesUpon graduation, students who major and minor in Anthropology will:1. Possess and apply fundamental anthropological knowledge, including terminology, concepts, intellectual traditions, and theoretical approaches;2. Identify and analyze common topics of research shared by the sub-fields of anthropology;3. Understand ethics and responsibility in the practice of anthropology and in our roles as citizens;4. Recognize and appreciate what it means to be human and how ethnographic, archeological, and biological knowledge contribute to that understanding;5. Understand both qualitative and quantitative research methods as they apply to anthropological inquiry; and6. Possess skills to communicate anthropological knowledge effectively through writing, oral presentation, and data presentation in various formats for diverse audiences.Refer to the Curriculum Map to see the coherency between the Program Learning Outcomes and our course offerings.## Program Assessment ResultsEach year, our program assesses the learning experiences of students who major in Anthropology to ensure that students are building the necessary skills and knowledge-base in this discipline. The assessments allow our program to engage in continued creative and visionary curriculum and instruction approaches that ensure students are exposed to rigorous undergraduate training. Every discipline has a unique assessment schema and set of student performance benchmarks, reflecting the priorities of the discipline.