Anthropologists study the history and variety of human experience, a field so broad that the discipline of anthropology intentionally includes other disciplines such as economics, history, psychology, biology, and sociology.  To simplify such a broad range of interests, the field of anthropology is divided into four main areas, three of which are well represented by the teaching and research interests of the anthropology faculty at Washington University:  sociocultural anthropology, archaeology, physical anthropology. With the help of faculty advisors, you can plan courses, pursue research and internship opportunities, and choose from a list of options for studying abroad that fit your interests and career plans.

Recently, the Department changed some of its major requirements. Here is a brief summary:

• Students who entered Washington University before fall 2012 and want to major in Anthropology fall under the 28-credit major requirements. For information click here.
• Students who entered Washington University in fall 2012 or later and want to major in Anthropology fall under the 34-credit major requirements. For information click here.
• All students who want to major in the Global Health and Environment track are required to take 34 credits. For information click here.
• All students who want to minor in Anthropology are required to take 18 credits. For information click here.
• All students who want to minor in Global Health and Environment track are required to take 18 credits. For information click here.
• Any student enrolled in Washington University before fall 2012 is eligible to take the 15-credit Public Health minor. For information click here.
• Students who enrolled in fall 2012 or later are not eligible to take the Public Health minor but may take the Global health and Environment minor. For information about the Global Health and Environment track click here.

If you have questions I recommend you look at our FAQ page.

Follow the links for guidance on declaring and fulfilling the requirements of the anthropology major and minor and the optional major and minor track in Global Health and Environment, and to learn about faculty teaching and research, department resources, and opportunities for anthropology students.

Sincerely,

Bob Sussman
Department Undergraduate Coordinator