Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology

Anthropology is the study of human culture, biology, and social interaction across time and place. It includes the archaeological investigation of past and present human material culture, ethnographic study of contemporary cultures around the world and in the United States, research into human evolution and the origins of human physical diversity, and analysis concerning the origins, structure, and social use of language. The curriculum emphasizes the practical application of anthropological concepts, theory, and methods. It contributes to student growth in three ways: anthropology is the study of human culture, biology, and social interaction across time and place. It includes the archaeological investigation of past and present human material culture by broadening students' understanding of the human experience across cultures and time, by providing a comparative perspective from which to develop an appreciation of human diversity and an understanding of different values and ethical beliefs in a complex, international world, and by providing practical learning experiences in a variety of settings. broadly based discipline, anthropology focuses on a vast range of topics in four main subfields: Physical (Biological) Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology, Archaeology, and Linguistic Anthropology. The Department of Anthropology in the School of Liberal Arts has research and study interests that include human osteology, historical archaeology, urban anthropology, social movements, gender and culture, ethnicity, migration, diasporic cultures, and much more.

Students must have earned a diploma from an accredited high school before you enroll at IUPUI.

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

• TOEFL 80+

• IELTS 6.5+

Students scoring TOEFL 60+ or IELTS 5.5+ are eligible for admission but should anticipate taking additional English for Academic Purposes courses along with their academic program.