The University of California Merced Anthropology program offers a dynamic exploration of the human experience across time and cultures. Located in Merced, California, USA, it provides a strong foundation through the distinct yet interconnected lenses of sociocultural, archaeology, and biological anthropology. The program emphasizes a holistic understanding, integrating perspectives from social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences. Students engage in hands-on learning, critical thinking, and research, preparing them for diverse career paths and further academic pursuits. It focuses on understanding how human experiences are shaped by various factors, connecting learning with real-world anthropological practice relevant to local and global communities.
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The University of California, Merced (UC Merced) is a public land-grant research university and Hispanic-serving institution located in Merced, California. It is the tenth and newest of the University of California (UC) campuses. Established in 2005, UC Merced was founded to "address chronically low levels of educational attainment in the region."
