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BS Anthropology Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior Emphasis

Interested in understanding the evolution of human behavior? Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior (EEB) focuses on understanding human behavioral variation and the adaptive responses to people in their environment, particularly those related to core questions of subsistence, cooperation, and reproduction.

Required Courses

See the Undergraduate Catalog for a complete list of EEB emphasis courses

Career Outlook

Anthropologists with this emphasis study the origin, development, and behavior of humans. To enter the occupation, anthropologists and archaeologists typically need at least a master’s degree in anthropology or archaeology. Experience doing fieldwork in either discipline is also important. Employment of anthropologists and archaeologists is projected to grow 6 percent from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 800 openings for anthropologists and archaeologists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Anthropologists and Archaeologists. Learn more on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website