The Department of Anthropology offers students an opportunity to explore the complexity of human life across cultures, time periods, and global contexts. Students engage with big questions: What shapes human behavior? How do societies respond to change? Why do health disparities persist, and how can we create more just and equitable futures? Our programs are ideal for students interested in human diversity, cultural understanding, health equity, and social justice. Through flexible course options and focused tracks such as medical anthropology and archaeology, students can shape a path that reflects their interests and career goals. 

Beyond the classroom, opportunities for hands-on learning—through research, internships, study abroad, and independent projects—prepare students to address real-world challenges and pursue meaningful careers in public health, international development, cultural resource management, nonprofit work, or graduate and professional studies. No matter their path, students graduate prepared to understand and address the complex challenges facing communities both locally and globally.