Bachelor of Science in Anthropology - Sociocultural Anthropology

Humboldt State University (California State University, CSU)

Sociocultural anthropology investigates ways humans organize themselves, cultural practices, belief systems, what constitutes meaning and value, and how material and intellectual resources are allocated both within and across culture.Cultural anthropology is the study of human cultures all over the world. Human cultures are dynamic, constantly changing in response to the environment, the people, and other cultures. Whether studying the culture of a specific region or something more specific and crosscultural like online gaming enthusiasts, cultural anthropology examines everything from a group’s rituals, rules and traditions to their eating habits and modes of communications. More importantly, cultural anthropology seeks to promote an understanding of cultural differences and similarities. This understanding is applicable in a wide variety of fields, from business to international diplomacy.