How does culture shape the ways in which we experience, interpret and explain the complex world(s) we inhabit? What does the study of culture and diversity tell us about what it means to be human? How can the empirical study of human behavior in the real world (not just on paper) help us understand social problems and conflicts? These are just some of the questions you will address as an anthropology major.
Through its four-field approach (biological anthropology, socio-cultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology and archaeology), the UIndy Anthropology program offers broad training for studying culture and human behavior, past and present. Anthropology majors at UIndy receive broad training in the varied subfields of anthropology and have the flexibility to explore their areas of interest in greater depth. Whether your goal is to pursue a graduate degree or enter the job market immediately upon graduation, UIndy Anthropology will help you achieve your goals by providing hands on training in qualitative research methods and analysis that corporate, public, non-profit and academic organizations all value. Become an anthropologist, utilize your critical thinking and curiosity to serve your community and improve their understanding of the world!
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These curriculum guides outline the classes you'll need to take as an Anthropology major. The general education curriculum guide lists your class options and requirements to fulfill UIndy's general education requirements, while the Anthropology curriculum guide lists the classes needed to major in Anthropology. You'll need to look at both guides to get a complete picture of what classes you'll take at UIndy.