The anthropology program reflects the broad scope of the discipline, including the four areas of sociocultural anthropology, physical anthropology, archaeology, and linguistics. Well-equipped laboratories support research in archaeology and physical anthropology. The Summer Field School in Archaeology and field trips in Texas and the surrounding region are highlights of the curriculum. Sociocultural anthropology includes special emphasis on the multicultural United States, Latin America, Caribbean, and Southeast Asia.

A student majoring in anthropology must complete 31 semester hours in anthropology, including ANTH 2100, 2300, 2301, 2302, 3305, 3310 or 3311, 4305, and one alternate course to be chosen from the following: ANTH 3342, 3343, 3344, 3345, 3347, and 3348. A maximum of 9 hours of transfer credit may be accepted for the major. With prior departmental approval, 3 advanced hours in related disciplines may be counted toward the major. A minor in anthropology consists of 18 hours, with at least 6 hours in upper-level courses. No more than 6 hours of transfer credit will be accepted for the minor. A grade of C or better is required for each anthropology course for students seeking a  major or minor in the subject. No more than 6 hours of individual studies or field courses may be credited to the major.