Anthropology
Immerse yourself in the study of the human condition. Examine how societies and cultures are formed and how they shape and are shaped by human behavior.
Career Potential
- Corporate positions in culture management
- International aid agency positions such as U.S.A.I.D
- S. government/State Department positions
- Education/teaching including Native American schools (with certification)
- A.R.E. posts
- Primate rehabilitation centers, zoos such as World/National Wildlife Federation
What Will I Learn?
- Develop analytical, critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills that are vital in any walk of life.
Concentration Options
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Special Features
- Hands-on-work with objects in the in-house Brooks Museum and Lee Beam Collection with material from archaeological excavations
- Small classes, individualized attention
- Anthropology Honors Program
Get Involved
There are plenty of opportunities for independent research, internships, fieldwork, study abroad and service-learning that will let you put classroom theory to the test in the real world.
Student Clubs
- NYPIRG
- Sociology/ Anthropology Club
Honor Societies
- Alpha Kappa Delta, National Honor Society in Sociology
- Alpha Phi Sigma, National Honor Society in Criminology