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Anthropology
Degree
BA in Anthropology
Department
At a Glance
Study anthropology and gain a deeper understanding of human beings, past and present. You’ll examine the complexity of cultures across all of human history, drawing and building upon knowledge from the social and biological sciences as well as the humanities and physical sciences. Anthropology has four main areas of focus — archaeology, biological anthropology, linguistic anthropology, and sociocultural anthropology — and in this program, you’ll pay particular attention to applying knowledge to the solution of human problems.
Undergraduate Program Options
MAJOR
THREE-YEAR OPTION
Anthropology Three-Year Bachelor’s Degree
MINOR
You’ll Benefit From:
- A robust curriculum that’s customizable to focus on your interests
- The inclusion of linguistics, physical anthropology, and cultural anthropology
- An on-campus historical site for authentic research and hands-on experience
- Internships; community-based research; and collaborative, faculty-led projects
- The option of double majors in areas including humanities and social sciences
- Small classes and seminars to foster extensive engagement and collaboration
- Close mentorship from dedicated faculty with diverse expertise
Careers
As a TCNJ anthropology graduate, you’ll be well-prepared to launch your career or to pursue graduate studies. Students have gone on to careers in education, education policy, social work and counseling, data analytics, nonprofit and advocacy positions, cultural resource management, marketing, and human resources. Other students have pursued law school, medical school, or graduate programs in public health, public policy, urban planning, social work, sociology, environmental studies, statistics, or data science.
Internships
Most anthropology students complete at least one internship, and it isn’t unusual for those internships to result in full-time job offers. You can also receive academic credit for internships at almost any organization related to your studies.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Anthropology students are encouraged to conduct research with faculty mentors. Each year, department faculty members offer research courses with opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects. You may also choose to conduct independent research with faculty support. Some students complete a two-semester, research-based senior thesis as their major capstone project.
Study Abroad
Broaden your perspectives and expand your social and cultural intelligence by studying abroad. TCNJ’s Arlotto Family Center for Global Engagement offers opportunities at over 100 sites worldwide.
Faculty
Our highly qualified anthropology faculty are actively engaged in research and have substantial professional achievements. Each student has a faculty advisor to help guide and mentor them throughout the program.
