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Northeastern Illinois University B.A. in Anthropology
Northeastern Illinois University

B.A. in Anthropology

Chicago, USA

4 Years

English

Full time

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USD 22,726 / per year

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Key Summary

    About: The B.A. in Anthropology provides a comprehensive exploration of human societies, cultures, and their development. This program emphasizes research skills and theoretical foundations, enabling students to analyze social practices and cultural phenomena. You'll engage with various methods of inquiry to understand contemporary issues related to identity, power, and globalization.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in fields such as cultural resource management, social work, community development, and education. Opportunities may also exist in government agencies, non-profits, and international organizations that require expertise in cultural understanding and analysis.

Introduction

The B.A. in Anthropology provides a challenging curriculum in the sub-disciplines of:

  • Cultural Anthropology
  • Biological Anthropology
  • Archaeology

Students immerse themselves in field-based learning, data-oriented research, and a solid grounding in the theoretical constructs and ethics of the discipline. Students taking courses in Anthropology develop a multifaceted understanding of human diversity steeped in time, multicultural ethnographic comparisons, and the science of our physical form. This enriching perspective is not only well-suited for subsequent graduate studies and professional careers in anthropology, but also for fostering the acceptance of others and negotiating the many facets of our modern global society.

Program Benefits

Field learning opportunities in Chicago and beyond allow students to apply their anthropological knowledge and perspective outside of the classroom. Some of the opportunities students can explore are:

  • Field Museum Internship
  • Archaeological Field School
  • Lincoln Park Zoo Research

Minors

  • Anthropology

Career Opportunities

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