Georgia State University's Anthropology Department in Atlanta GA offers a comprehensive study of the human experience across time and cultures. Utilizing a four-field approach encompassing archaeology biological cultural and linguistic anthropology the department provides a holistic understanding of human diversity and societal complexities. Located in a vibrant urban environment it leverages metropolitan Atlanta for unique learning opportunities. Students can pursue BA or BS degrees at the undergraduate level and an MA or Graduate Certificate at the graduate level. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking research skills and prepares graduates for diverse careers in fields like business government non-profits and research applying anthropological insights to real-world challenges.
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Georgia State is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very High Research Activity". The university is the most comprehensive public institution in Georgia, offering more than 250-degree programs in over 100 fields of study spread across 10 academic colleges and schools. Georgia State has two libraries: University Library, which is split between Library North and Library South on the main campus and also divided among the Perimeter College campuses, and Law Library, which is located on the main campus. Together, both libraries contain over 13 million holdings and serve as federal document depositories. Georgia State has a $2.5 billion economic impact in Georgia.
