Welcome to Anthropology

Anthropology is the study of human origins and evolution, present conditions of human life, and future prospects. It considers human beings as biological and social entities, and seeks to explain both diversities and commonalities of peoples and cultures.

Undergraduates get an overview of human life while being introduced to a variety of skills and practical research methods.

Our minor program provides an introduction to the field with courses such as Culture and the Human Experience and Issues in Human Evolution.

Finally, our Master's program offers a breadth of opportunities with three different opportunities for specialization.  Our program has the unique benefit of automatically offering discounted tuition to students from 14 Western states. It also features a mentorship program that pairs students with alumni who have been successful in students’ chosen fields.

Duane Quiatt Memoriam

Duane QuiattDuane passed away at his home in Boulder Colorado on June 13, 2021 at the age of 92. He was Professor Emeritus in the Department of Anthropology, University of Colorado Denver where had been faculty since 1969. Duane led a rich life, always surrounded by students and colleagues of many diverse academic interests and backgrounds. He easily made friends wherever he went around the world. Read More

Department News and Events

Everything Ventured - April-May 2023

April 12, 2023

Everything Ventured events for the month of April and the first week of May, 2023.

Michael Pante portrait
May 3, 2023 Guest Lecture Michael C. Pante

April 12, 2023

You are what you eat: Inferring behavior from butchery marks on the bones of our ancestors Dr. Pante is a paleoanthropologist interested in the feeding behavior of early members of the human genus ( Homo ). His current research is focused on understanding the impact of meat and marrow consumption...

Lauren Hosek portrait
April 26, 2023 Guest Lecture Dr. Lauren Hosek

April 12, 2023

Embodying Belief: Bioarchaeologies of Religious Identity Lauren Hosek is a historical bioarchaeologist and an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at University of Colorado, Boulder. She holds a PhD. in Anthropology from Syracuse University. Her research focuses on embodied experiences of religious identity, institutional practices, and structural and interpersonal violence. She has...

Michael Pante portrait
February 8, 2023 Guest Lecture Simon Maghakyan Speaks on the Armenian Genocide

Feb. 6, 2023

A native of Armenia, Simon Maghakyan is a Denver-based researcher and organizer. His civic tenure includes nonpartisan service at Colorado's legislature, human rights monitoring and advocacy at Amnesty International USA, and leadership in the Armenian American community.