Anthropology, the study of humankind, spans the natural sciences, the social sciences and the humanities. With a major in Anthropology from UND, you’ll be equipped to create in-depth ethnographies, advocate for human rights and much more.

Why Study Anthropology at UND?

A major in Anthropology gives you a strong foundation of skills that you can apply to almost any career. At UND you can choose hands-on coursework from areas that interest you, including:

• Cultural Anthropology. Learn to conduct interviews, explore contemporary cultures and create in-depth ethnographies.
• Archaeology. Explore ancient cultures by analyzing their material remains, artifacts, features and sites, in both field and laboratory settings.
• Biological Anthropology. Learn how to identify and describe primate fossils and explore the evolutionary origins of human biology and anatomy.
• Forensic Anthropology. Identify skeletal fragments and work on mock homicide investigations with a forensic anthropologist.