BA/BS in Anthropology

Anthropology at Lincoln University can be studied as a Bachelor of Science, a Bachelor of Arts, or a minor. The discipline explores human cultures, societies, and histories, and it builds sensitivity to other cultures along with analytical and investigative skill. Topics include cultural anthropology, human evolution, kinship, religion and belief systems, language, worldwide development, movement of peoples, and cultural variety. Learning relies on faculty mentoring, research, field-based work, and community engagement. Graduates pursue work in museums, heritage management, development work, nonprofits, health, government, advocacy, teaching, research, and global business, or continue to graduate and professional school. Course requirements and a sample sequence are linked on the program page. Students who want a clear view of what the degree involves can look at the course lists in the university catalog and speak with faculty about advising, course planning, and how the major fits their long-term goals. The campus is in Pennsylvania and is a historically Black institution.