Anthropology

Students in the Anthropology program study human societies, cultures, and their development across time, drawing on cultural, biological, linguistic, and archaeological perspectives.

As a graduate program in Social Sciences, Anthropology prepares students through a blend of core theory, hands-on coursework, and applied or research projects, guided by faculty active in the field.

What You'll Learn

• Ethnographic methods and fieldwork
• Human evolution and biological anthropology
• Linguistic anthropology
• Archaeological methods and material culture

Sample Courses

• Ethnographic Field Methods
• Human Origins
• Language and Culture
• Archaeological Theory and Practice

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

• Design and conduct ethnographic or archaeological fieldwork
• Critically evaluate cultural and biological explanations of human diversity
• Present research findings using discipline-appropriate methods

Career Paths

Graduates go on to roles such as Fieldwork researcher, Museum curator, Policy analyst, and International development specialist.

Admission Notes

Applicants typically hold a bachelor's degree in a related field and are asked to submit a statement of purpose, academic transcripts, and letters of recommendation; standardized test requirements vary by department.