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North Central College BA in Anthropology
North Central College

North Central College

BA in Anthropology

BA

4 years

English

Full time

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The BA in Anthropology provides an in-depth understanding of human societies, cultures, and their development throughout history. This program covers various subfields, including cultural, social, and biological anthropology. Students will engage with real-world issues and learn through multidisciplinary approaches to understand humanity in diverse contexts. The course is designed to encourage critical thinking and analytical skills while fostering a global perspective on cultural diversity and social justice.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates of the BA in Anthropology can pursue careers in a range of fields including education, cultural resource management, public health, and international development. They may also find roles in non-profit organizations, governmental agencies, and research institutions, where their insights into human behavior and culture can influence policies and practices.

Why pursue an anthropology degree at North Central College?

You won’t simply explore the diversity of world culture in the classroom—you’ll witness it firsthand. You’ll travel almost anywhere in the world through our robust study abroad program. And closer to home, you can research or intern at The Field Museum in Chicago, which is just a short train ride from campus. No matter how you build your anthropological expertise, you’ll do it with the personal attention and close collaboration of our outstanding faculty.

You can also:

  • Apply for a Richter Grant to fund your research anywhere in the world.
  • Travel to Guatemala during the College's May Term with Enactus to study highland Maya culture while working with indigenous artists and farmers.
  • Apply for the Mironda K. Heston Scholarship for Public Service, which funds international human service projects.
  • Intern at The Field Museum in Chicago.
  • Gain the cultural competence necessary to thrive in increasingly globalized workplaces.
  • Acquire a wide range of ethnographic and archaeological fieldwork methods in our new, fieldwork-intensive curriculum, which develops skills sought by employers in profit and non-profit enterprises.