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Department of Geography-Anthropology

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The Department of Geography-Anthropology is an interdisciplinary department that emphasizes the integration of the two disciplines through our common interests in the relationship between human populations and their environments, both natural and built. The major is a 44-50 hour interdisciplinary program wherein students are expected to take courses in both geography and anthropology.

GYA Open House PresentationInterested in learning more? Read about our academic offerings, internship opportunities, field resources, and faculty experts in the Geo-Anthro Open House presentation.

News & Events

Posted April 25, 2013
Dr. Nathan Hamilton, Associate Professor of Archaeology, recently chaired the 33rd Conference on New England Archaeology at The Robert S. Peabody Museum of Archaeology at Phillips Academy. The focus of the conference was "Black Archaeology in New England: Theory, Dialogue, and Interpretation."
Posted April 25, 2013
Congratulations to Geography-Anthropology major Nathan Broaddus, recipient of the Franklin D. Hodges Excellence in Geography Award for 2013-14.
Posted April 10, 2013
Kudos to the Geography-Anthropology Student Association for organizing the 8th annual Knap-In attended by over 100 people from USM and the community!
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