NAGPRA Statement

We are committed to helping SJSU fully comply with the laws known as NAGPRA (Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act),

Anti-Racism Statement

The San José State University Anthropology Department stands in opposition to all forms of racism and prejudice.

Statement on Human Remains

Anthropology Department’s policies regarding the handling and depiction of human remains. 

Faculty Books and Films

Books and films created by our Anthropology faculty.

Field Schools

Learn about past field school projects where students were introduced to archaeological fieldwork and research methods through hands-on fieldwork.

Project Blog

Discover the Anthropology Department Blog and read about our latest projects.

Intergrative Anthropology Laboratory

In 2012, the SJSU Anthropology Department was given the opportunity to renovate a classroom and an adjoining laboratory located in the basement level of Washington Square Hall.