Anthropology is the holistic study of culture, past and present.
The Department of Anthropology is part of the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences at the University of Maryland . The department offers rigorous training for many career options. A strong background in anthropology is a definite asset in preparing for a variety of academic and professional fields. Our small department offers faculty-student interaction that is often missing at a large university. Additionally, the Department of Anthropology offers students a variety of opportunities to explore diverse areas of interest, both in and out of the classroom.