B.A. in Anthropology

Adelphi University - Shorelight

The Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology provides a comprehensive education that focuses on the principal methods used in anthropology today. You can pursue three of the major subfields at Adelphi-cultural anthropology, archaeology and physical/forensic anthropology-as well as take advantage of the abundant research opportunities and fieldwork under the direction of our renowned faculty. When you study anthropology, you will learn an interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving that connects human behavior to cultures, histories, economics and politics. With their deep understanding of human diversity and global cultures, anthropologists are in high demand in fields like education, law, library science, museum administration and curatorship, advertising and marketing, public and civil service, medicine, dentistry, pharmaceuticals, and public health. Benefit from a well-rounded education that centers on unique research opportunities working alongside top faculty in the field. Design an individualized program of study that rewards your curiosity and allows you to pursue your own area of interest in the human experience. Develop the intellectual tools to enter graduate school or the workforce as an engaged global citizen with an exceptional understanding of human connections, cultures and diversity.

College of Arts and Sciences