Explore the story of humanity by studying everything from biological evolution to
modern societies, religions and economies.
Anthropology, the study of humankind, spans the natural sciences, the social sciences
and the humanities. With a major in Anthropology from UND, you’ll be equipped to design
ethnographic research, negotiate cultural difference, understand differing worldviews
and analyze problems with a holistic, cross-cultural approach.
Program type:
Major
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
4 years
Credit hours:
120
Why major in Anthropology?
Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 15
Spring:
Dec. 15
Summer:
May 1
A major in Anthropology gives you a strong foundation of skills that you can apply
to almost any career in government, education, business, or the non profit sector.
At UND you can choose hands-on coursework from areas that interest you, including:
Cultural Anthropology: Learn about global diversity and how to conduct qualitative inquiry into human thoughts
and behaviors.
Archaeology: Explore ancient cultures by analyzing their material culture, artifacts, features
and sites.
Biological Anthropology: Learn the evolutionary origins of human biology and how this still impacts human
anatomy and physical development.
Forensic Anthropology: Identify human bones and collect relevant investigatory information on age-at-death,
sex, health, injuries, lineage and stature from skeletal materials in a hands-on laboratory
setting.
Anthropology Degree Skills
An Anthropology degree gives you the strategic skills you need, including:
Critical and creative thinking
A knowledge of human biological and cultural diversity
Cultural awareness
Observational and analytical skills
Holistic approaches to human problems
Ability to ask and research qualitative and quantitative questions about human behavior
and beliefs
Anthropology Degree at UND
Learn in forensic anthropology and archaeology labs.
Study abroad in Brazil, Belize, China, Chile, Spain, Ireland or Mexico.
Conduct research and present your findings.
Join any of our 275+ student clubs or organizations.
Build strong research and communication skills by participating in interactive classes
and research projects.
Succeed at UND with student success services. You'll be supported every step of the way on your way to earning a degree.
An Anthropology degree from UND provides the broad-based training and intercultural
skills that today's employers demand. Our graduates go on to a wide variety of dynamic
careers, including:
Archaeological researcher for private companies
Forest service archaeologist
Tribal culture resource management
Law and court advocate
Museum education specialist
Primate conservation
Private investigator/CIA analyst
Tribal police officer
Public health consultant
Teacher
Industries where you could work include:
Higher-Education
Museums
Consulting firms
Civil services
Military
Non-profit organizations
Software development firms
Anthropology Degree Courses You Can Take
ANTH 171. Introduction to Cultural Anthropology. 3 Credits.
Examination of diversity and similarities across contemporary world societies. Topics: fieldwork and ethnographic description; theoretical approaches; communication/human language; interrelationships between environment, technology, social and political organization and worldview; sociocultural change; applied anthropology. Films and case studies illustrate intricacies of culture and how an anthropological perspective provides insights about our own society/culture. F,S.
ANTH 172. Introduction to Archaeology. 3 Credits.
This course looks at how we investigate past cultures using the artifacts that people have left behind. What questions do archaeologists ask about the past?How do archaeologists find and record archaeological sites? What field and laboratory techniques are used to collect evidence and gather data, and how do these methods work? How do we interpret and understand the past using archaeological hypotheses, explanations, models and theories? Case studies will be drawn from different regions, cultures, and time periods to illustrate course concepts. F,S.
ANTH 350. Cultural Experience: Ethnography. 3 Credits.
Introduction to recording and presenting descriptions of world cultures. Time will be spent reading already-produced ethnographies, watching ethnographic films, and comparing these to similar descriptive products, while wrestling with issues that arise such as race, identity, gender, power, status, and control. Students will also learn the steps needed to pose research questions and conduct fieldwork in cultural anthropology and will analyze ethical research issues and other challenges related to ethnographic research. On demand.
This course uses an anthropological lens to understand how humans have responded to and/or caused environmental changes and how differing cultural values and behaviors have shaped this relationship. By the end of the course students should be able to (1) explore how power and privilege impact us and others and how this relates to race, ethnicity, cultural identity, economic class, and environmental discrimination and (2) use wordview as a tool to understand different cultural responses to environmental challenges. Present and past cultural examples from around the world are examined to provide background for class discussions and exploration of hot topics and challenges that currently face us and how this relates to our diverse beliefs and levels of local and global power. F, odd years.
HIST 310. Monuments, Museums and Memory. 3 Credits.
How should we remember our history? How do museums and public monuments influence our understanding of the past? Explore these questions through case studies and extended role-playing games. On demand.
HIST 240. The Historian's Craft. 3 Credits.
An introduction to research and writing history. Students will learn critical reading of secondary sources, how to locate and evaluate resources, how to analyze evidence, how to apply the style and form of historical writing, and how to utilize methods of research. Students will also study historiography and types of historical writing and practice. F,S.
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