Anthropology is a social science that studies what it means to be human.
To be an anthropologist is to be involved in the excitement of studying our own species. An education in anthropology can prepare students for a variety of stimulating and exciting work experiences around the globe. The University of Nevada, Reno provides a complete education in all aspects of anthropology. Language is learned in a unique and not fully understood process, and it functions in complex and fascinating ways that differ from society to society. Language expresses what we think, but it also shapes how we think about the world.