Anthropology BA

With our Anthropology bachelor's degree you'll be skilled in the scientific study of humankind.

Understand the lived human experience with RIC's Anthropology Program.

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RIC's Anthropology bachelor's degree examines human societies from both a scientific and a values/beliefs viewpoint. It allows you to unpack all that it means to be human in time, space and biology. Our Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology builds analytical and cultural skills valued in education, research, public service, and beyond.

Anthropology Career Opportunities

Anthropology is everywhere and can take you in so many directions:

• Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Health Services
• Education
• Government Service
• Technology
• Business

Why Earn an Anthropology Bachelor's Degree at Rhode Island College?

• We teach our Anthropology majors sought-after professional skills, such as: clear written and spoken communication, broad thinking and synthesis, and the presentation of complex information to varied audiences.
• Pursing an Anthropology degree means that you'll benefit from experiential learning in classrooms, internships, field experiences and in studying abroad.
• We offer six minor options (anthropology, archaeology, biological anthropology, cultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology and medical anthropology), which allow students majoring in other fields to complement their studies with a foundation in the humanities.
• Topics covered include: cultural anthropology, archaeology, biological anthropology, linguistic anthropology, applied anthropology and can be easily aligned to add a second major or minor.