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Anthropology

Studying Anthropology at DePauw

By studying humanity from its earliest origins to its contemporary social and cultural forms, anthropologists acquire a broad understanding of the ways in which people interact with one another and the environments in which they live. These crucial insights offer an expansive understanding of how societies and cultures evolve while also imparting a highly developed sense of cross-cultural empathy and relativism.

As a student of anthropology at DePauw, you’ll enjoy a broad spectrum of classes spanning such topics as race and ethnicity, archaeology, militarism, health, language, food, labor distribution, kinship systems and more. This foundation of knowledge can serve as a catalyst for any career that prioritizes a keen awareness of human diversity and a robust interdisciplinary skillset. Whether you’re interested in social services, international development, education, law, public health or further academic research, a background in anthropology can help you make a positive and lasting impact by understanding ways of thinking about the world that are often different from your own.

Small classes. Big ideas.

A life-changing experience.

Areas of Study

Major Degree School Format Course Credits
Anthropology Undergraduate, B.A. College of Liberal Arts and Sciences On Campus 9 Courses
Major

Anthropology

Degree

Undergraduate, B.A.

Format

On Campus

Course Credits

9 Courses

Minor School Format Course Credits
Anthropology College of Liberal Arts and Sciences On Campus 5 Courses
Minor

Anthropology

Format

On Campus

Course Credits

5 Courses

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Graduate Outcomes and Careers

Graduate Schools

DePauw Students Have Attended

  • American University
  • Emory University
  • Indiana University
  • Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis
  • The Ohio State University
  • Stanford University
  • University of North Carolina
  • Columbia University
  • Washington University in Saint Louis

Internships

Students Have Participated In

  • Council on Foreign Relations
  • Amnesty International
  • Mather’s Museum of World Cultures, Indiana University
  • Summer Research Opportunities Program, The Ohio State University
  • Publicis Sapient, Digital Business Transformation & Consulting
  • CMG Worldwide, Intellectual Property Management
  • United Way of Central Indiana
  • City Year, Americorps
  • Peace Corps
  • Teach for America

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Sociology and Anthropology

Leveraging the resources of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the anthropology major and minor at DePauw are housed in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. This department takes a holistic approach to the study of human life, encompassing social, cultural, economic, political and psychological aspects.

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