Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology

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Overview

The URI anthropology curriculum offers courses in all major subfields of the study of humankind: archaeology, cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, and linguistic anthropology. Students can explore a variety of topics and approaches or can choose to focus on thematic tracks within our major.

  • Archaeology
  • Biocultural Evolution & Global Health
  • Coastal Anthropology, Ecology & the Environment
  • Indigenous Studies
  • Language, Culture & Social Analysis

As an anthropology major you will learn about the diversity of human experience– past and present– around the world. You will leave our program ready to pursue an advanced degree or take a job in a nonacademic field. We believe your life will be enriched through the study of humankind.

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Anthropology National Honor Society


Why Study Anthropology at URI?