About This Program
If you are interested in why people think and behave the ways they do, anthropology is a discipline you will find intriguing and useful for your life. Anthropology focuses on the holistic study of diverse peoples and cultures with a central focus on what it means to be human and how humans make shared meaning (cosmologies). In today’s complex and climate-imperiled world, learning how to understand ourselves and other human societies in all their rich diversity is essential. Many of our courses involve hands-on work in community settings where you apply your talents to modern societal challenges.
Our courses provide exciting opportunities in the areas of digital ethnography, archaeological lab methods, legal anthropology, medical anthropology, sustainability, the environment and energy, equitable governance of shared resources, and more. We also provide you with a Careers in Anthropology course to help plan for post-college careers. We offer internships, field schools, and other professionalization opportunities that provide immersive learning. Our curriculum throughout emphasizes the development and refinement of writing, communication, and participatory media skills necessary in today’s world.
Program Highlights
- Gain knowledge in specific ethnographic areas such as Middle, Central and South America, the Middle East, Europe, North America (including US culture), Africa
- Study political, social, and environmental issues within the context of international and intranational diversity, framed within the department's overall unifying socially-relevant themes of inequality, identify, power, social change and development, and global multiculturalism
- Understand major historical and contemporary theoretical perspectives
Research & Experiential Learning
- Hands-on community engagement and participatory culture projects via archaeology lab work, the Participatory Media Lab, and the Center for Social Research
Student Internships
- University of Minnesota Duluth
- Partners for Affordable Housing
- St. Louis County, Historical Society
- LakeTrails Basecamp
- Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center
- U.S Forest Service, Superior National Forest
Potential Careers
- Education
- Business
- Nonprofit work
- Medical settings
- Government positions
- Graduate or law school
- Peace Corps
- AmeriCorps
Scholarships
CAHSS is proud to offer over 90 alumni and donor scholarships to our students. We facilitate the process for specific scholarships and encourage Anthropology majors and minors to apply for available CAHSS-wide scholarships.
Get Involved
- Anthropology Club
Requirements
Refer to the link below for more detailed information about the program, admission requirements, sample plans, and contact information.