Anthropology
BA

The Anthropology undergraduate program at the Colin Powell School offers a comprehensive exploration of human diversity through research, history, and comparative analysis.

DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY AND INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS

The Anthropology undergraduate program at the Colin Powell School offers a comprehensive exploration of what it means to be human in all our amazing diversity. Anthropology provides students with the tools for understanding our pasts, presents, and futures with a focus on culture, language, society, biology, politics, and economics. Anthropology offers students unique skills and insights needed to address the most pressing issues of our times like war, environmental racism, global health crises, migration, and cultural rights. In a competitive job market, our anthropology students have the edge because they are flexible, collaborative, and unbiased thinkers with real-life training in cross-cultural comparison that employers need. Come study with us and exercise your curiosity and compassion for our interconnected world.

Application Deadline

Sept. 15th

Spring ‘25 Semester

120

Credits

4 year

Program

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Degree Requirements

To obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology, students must complete at least 120 credits which includes an estimated 30 credits in General Education, 12 credits of College Option courses.

Majors typically take a total of 30 credits within the Anthropology program, of which 15 are distributed across required courses. The remaining 15 are program electives. As many as 6 of the 15 elective credits may be related courses within the Department such as in International and Global Studies or outside the Department of Anthropology and Interdisciplinary Programs, e.g., courses in Asian Studies, Biology, Black Studies, History, or Sociology.

The remaining credits to fulfill the 120 credits required for BA in Anthropology are free electives.

Featured Courses

Here are some representative courses that an Anthropology Major might take when fulfilling the total 30 credits within the program including required courses and program electives.

For a full list of courses, including special topics on a range of exciting themes including archaeology, medical anthropology, and social justice, please visit DegreeWorks or meet with an Academic Advisor.

Anth2000

Archaeology (3 credits) 

Required Course

ANTH20100

Cross-Cultural Perspectives  (3 credits) Required Course

ANTH20200

Languages and Dialects in Cross-Cultural Perspectives  (3 credits) Required Course

ANTH20300

Human Origins (3 credits)

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Any Questions?

We’re here to assist! Whether you’re a student, alumni, or part of the community, don’t hesitate to reach out to the Department of Anthropology and Interdisciplinary Programs for more information or support.

Department of Anthropology and Interdisciplinary Programs
North Academic Center, Room 7/112
160 Convent Avenue, New York, NY 10031
p. 212.650.8663

Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am -5.00pm
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