Anthropology at UC Davis
The department is among the major North American centers for anthropological training and research, supplemented by the contributions of an array of anthropologists elsewhere on campus. The discipline of anthropology encompasses biological, cognitive and evolutionary sciences as well as the social sciences and humanities. The UC Davis Department of Anthropology is distinctive in our respect for multiple pathways through the discipline. Read More
We are organized into two distinct but related wings
Evolutionary Wing
The Evolutionary Wing comprises biological anthropologists and archaeologists. Specialties include the study of human and primate biology and behavior in ecological contexts over archaeological and evolutionary timescales.
Sociocultural Wing
The Sociocultural Wing is composed of social, cultural and linguistic anthropologists committed to understanding how people organize their lives and interpret their circumstances in the modern and postmodern world.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We are committed to developing concrete, anti-racist actions in our department and on our campus. We also provide a supportive place for discussion and accessing resources for our community and those who may have experienced bias or discrimination
Featured Courses
Outreach Anthropology Museum Education Outreach Program
We invite elementary, middle and high school teachers and their students to visit us for a hands-on introduction to a variety of fascinating anthropological topics.