Student Experience in Anthropology and Geography
We emphasize hands-on and applied learning opportunities, including our esteemed annual summer field schools, a bustling school and community outreach program, innovative online and abroad courses, and active clubs and student organizations.
When you join CSU Anthropology and Geography, you don’t just learn culture and community – you help create it! We emphasize hands-on and applied learning opportunities, including our esteemed annual summer field schools, a bustling school and community outreach program, innovative online and abroad courses, and active clubs and student organizations.
Undergraduate Research
Anthropology and Geography students learn research methods, lab techniques, and outreach practices in faculty labs and through practicum and independent studies. Our students regularly present original research at campus and professional conferences and gatherings, and our department Capstone Poster Symposiums.
Internships
Anthropology and Geography students learn research methods, lab techniques, and outreach practices in faculty labs and through practicum and independent studies. Our students regularly present original research at campus and professional conferences and gatherings.
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Jason M. LaBelle
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(970) 491-7360
Clark B222
Field Schools
Field research is at the heart of anthropology and geography, and our department’s long-running, selective summer field schools provide hands-on experience where you apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings. You’ll learn key methods and applied skills used in cultural resource management, archaeology, paleontology, museum work, and related careers.
Study Abroad
Faculty-led abroad classes combine immersive short-term travel with online study that allow students to learn about classical archaeology, ancient and modern food systems, cultural heritage, human travel and borders, and more. Department abroad courses travel to the United Kingdom, Italy, and Belgium in addition to other programs through our college.
Community Engagement
Our students and faculty support and coordinate school and community outreach through the Anthropology and Geography Trunk Show. Students support hands-on activities and learning experiences during field trips, school visits, community events, and other opportunities to foster awareness of anthropology and geography careers and contributions.
Student Organizations & Community
The undergraduate Anthropology Club and Geography Club are open to all interested students and community members. Clubs meet several times a month throughout the school year and host and participate in a range of social, academic, and professional-development activities.
Scholarships & Awards
Anthropology and Geography and CSU offer a range of specialized funds to help department undergraduates and graduate students cover or offset costs and expenses associated with attending college, conducting research, participating in field and abroad programs, conferences, and other travel.
VIDA: Learning Community
VIDA is a first‑year Residential Learning Community that helps students build community, explore interests, and connect those interests to academics and careers. Open to Liberal Arts majors and Exploratory Studies students in select tracks, VIDA offers peer support, faculty engagement, and interactive events in Parmelee Hall’s suite-style environment.
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