Anthropology BA
Understand the science of humanity.
An Anthropology education provides a broad base of knowledge about how society works.
Anthropology is the scientific study of humanity, examining not our bodies (biology) or minds (psychology), but our behaviors, social structures, cultures, linguistics, and much more. By providing a foundational understanding of how societies function, it could be considered the mother of all people skills.
Just a Few Future Possibilities
- Teacher/professor
- Marketing professional
- Government administrator
- Nonprofit worker
- Archivist/museum curator
- Research analyst
Why Anthropology? | Why Our Program?
- Prepares students for careers in many areas of the social and behavioral sciences, education, government service, technical fields and business, particularly in an international setting.
- Emphasis on experiential learning through internships, field experiences, and study abroad.
- Six minor options (anthropology, archaeology, biological anthropology, cultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology, medical anthropology) allow students from other fields to complement their studies with a foundation in the humanities.
- Topics covered in the include: Archaeology; linguistics; cultural anthropology; paleontology; public history; ethnobotany.
With small average class size, ΞΆΓάΘ¦ faculty truly know their students and provide personalized instruction.
Anthropology Faculty
Dr. Amelie Allard
- Associate Professor
Dr. Mary E. Baker
- Professor
Dr. Elijah A. Edelman
- Associate Professor
Dr. Praveena Gullapalli
- Associate Professor
Dr. Peter C. Little
- Professor
Dr. Libby Pfeiffer
- Associate Professor
Ensuring That You'll Be Ready
Peter Little
"Anthropology prepares students for a culturally diverse world by developing a deeper understanding of the variety of past and present human groups, the cultures and societies people create and sustain, the processes that animate cultural production and social life, and the social and environmental conditions that shape human biological development and change."
– Professor and Chair of Anthropology
Anthropology Experience Abroad
Immersive Experiences in Education: Aidan Mooney rounded out their history major by joining an archaeological dig.
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Arts and Sciences
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences is a community of scholars that pride themselves on academic excellence, diversity and service.
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- phone401-456-8106
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