It considers such fascinating questions as how peoples' behavior changes over time, why and how people from distant parts of the world and dissimilar cultures are different and the same, and how the human species has evolved over millions of years.

Anthropology includes four broad fieldscultural anthropology, linguistics, physical anthropology and archaeology. Each of the four fields teaches distinctive skills, such as applying theories, employing research methodologies, formulating and testing hypotheses, developing extensive sets of data, and celebrating diversity. Anthropologists often specialize in one or more geographic areas of the worldfrom Australia to Zaire.

Career Outcomes

There are many career and educational options for anthropology majors/minors. B.A. level graduates find multiple careers in applying an anthropological perspective. Further study in graduate or professional schools are common paths for anthropology undergraduate major/minors. Anthropology provides a strong basis for subsequent graduate level education and training in international law, public health, social work and multiple areas in and out of the social sciences. Additional anthropological study can also lead to a traditional career of teaching and research in numerous departments, or as an applied anthropologist in both the public and private sectors.