What You’ll Learn
Human behavior — what is it? Why and how does it vary so much across the planet and through time?
A minor in anthropology could take you anywhere and add depth to your major. You could work on an archaeological excavation in Petra, Jordan, study food and culture in Greece or choose to explore a number of other hands-on opportunities.
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Curriculum
Whether through ethnographic fieldwork, archaeological excavation, biological lab work, or visual and material cultural analysis, our students and faculty collaborate closely to better prepare students to address the problems of the 21st century.
Check out our minor program where you will learn a variety of skills toward understanding the diversity of human experience, including:
- Cross-cultural knowledge
- Critical thinking
- Practical hands-on skills
An anthropology minor offers the benefit of small classes, one-on-one contact with faculty, and a range of hands-on learning experiences like archaeological field schools and ethnographic research.
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Admission Requirements
We recommend submitting first-year applications in October or early November. We decide your admission once you complete your application.
Next Deadline for Transfer Students
Fall Semester: August 1
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Hands-On Opportunities
Anthropology students have many opportunities to hone their skills outside the classroom.
Some of our past field work experiences include:- Participating in the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
- Touring Greece and Turkey learning about the intersections of food and culture
- Working with the local refugee center
- Excavating in the ancient world of Petra, Jordan
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Career Outlook
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of anthropologists and archeologists is projected to grow 19% from 2012-22.
Cultural anthropologists work with people to understand how culture, power, and history are used for different purposes.
Archaeologists excavate sites to recover the material culture or artifacts to understand the past and how it relates to the present-day.
Biological anthropologists study human biological evolution, variation in growth and development, and adaptation to past and present environments.
What’s Next?
Come for a Visit
We offer tours all year long, but February and March are our busiest months.
Schedule a Visit"Anthropological knowledge can help with jobs, other classes, but also socially. You learn how to be open-minded, accept other cultures more readily, and examine things from all possible angles. I really wanted to open myself up to new experiences and think outside the box and this was the perfect major for me to start doing just that."Shauna Strnad ‘13