BA/BS in Anthropology

Anthropology majors explore prehistory, human evolution and the cultures of the world. Courses cover each major subfield, namely archaeology, cultural and biological anthropology, and linguistic anthropology. After graduating, students can go on to advanced study or enter jobs outside academia. Students in this program study alongside peers from many departments and can draw on the university's shared libraries, advising offices and student support services. The University of Rhode Island, a public land-grant and sea-grant institution, delivers this program from its main campus in Kingston. Students planning their studies can contact the department, look over the published sequence of classes, and meet with an advisor to map out requirements. Details about applying and being admitted are posted by the admissions office, along with the application itself.