Anthropologists document and describe the physical, cultural and linguistic differences of societies, both past and present. Anthropology sees the individual as part of a larger social order that both impinge upon and is molded by those who belong to it. Anthropology investigates how cultures interact and relate within specific economic, political and ecological framework over time.
Majors are prepared to address and solve problems that involve people in their cultural contexts.
They are able to do this with a perspective on human differences that is invaluable in a world where social and cultural differences increasingly affect all of us. Cross-cultural sensitivity and competence of this kind are a significant asset to professional workers in communications, education, business and the health professions, among other fields. Moreover, anthropology majors will find that their undergraduate education is excellent preparation for the advanced training required for a wide variety of professions. Our majors often go on and receive specialized graduate instruction in medicine, law, journalism, public administration. Most professional schools and graduate programs seek well rounded, broadly educated applicants who can understand the implications of the advanced, specialized training they will receive.