Anthropologists attempt to describe specific cultural traditions, forms of social structures, languages, and specific transitions in human evolution and cultural history. They compare cultures and societies to assess what cultures are similar or different and why.
Anthropology is at once a biological science, a social science, and one of the humanities.
The world is an ever-smaller and more culturally mixed global community. Knowledge of the developmental processes that explain biological and cultural differences is relevant to a variety of careers. An alumni outcome study which provides a sample of what Northwestern graduates from the last three years have done with different majors. Contact the Department of Anthropology homepage to learn more about the core requirements and available concentrations. Visit the Career Information Center located at 620 Lincoln Street in the basement for more helpful resources related to majors and career fields.