About the Program

Anthropology approaches human beings and human societies in a way no other discipline does: attending to the entire span of human history and the full range of societies and cultures, across time and space. Through methods especially attuned to social, cultural, and biological diversity, you will grapple directly with questions of power, identity, and inequality, and with the dynamic processes—social, historical, ecological, biological—that drive change over time. This breadth of training prepares you not just to understand our multicultural, globally-interconnected world, but to work and lead within it.

What You'll Study

As an anthropology student, you will develop a rigorous understanding of human experience through a curriculum grounded in original research, immersive fieldwork, and a close-knit intellectual community. You will:

• Sharpen your focus by choosing one of four distinct emphases: Culture and Society, Environmental Anthropology, Medical Anthropology, or a Self-Designed Emphasis tailored to your intellectual interests.

• Gain hands-on experience through internship opportunities that connect classroom learning to real-world practice.

• Synthesize your training through one of three capstone options—an honors thesis, senior paper, or anthropology practicum—each designed to showcase original scholarship.

• Join a vibrant undergraduate community of peers and faculty, supported by peer advisors who can guide you through program requirements, grant applications, fieldwork logistics, and emerging opportunities in the field.