
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
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Introduction
Earn Your Anthropology Degree at Mercer
What is anthropology? Anthropology is the holistic study of what makes us human. Mercer University's anthropology degree provides solid grounding in methodological and theoretical approaches to understanding human cultural diversity. As an anthropology major, you will learn about different cultures, develop empathy for people who are different from you, and be exposed to a wide variety of approaches to understanding human diversity, including those rooted in four sub-disciplines: cultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology, biological anthropology, and archaeology. At Mercer, our anthropology faculty specialize in cultural anthropology with an emphasis on applied and activist work. Electives are offered in the other three sub-disciplines. As an anthropology major, you will:
- Holistically examine cultural practices to better understand similarities and differences between societies
- Reflect critically on American culture and your place in the worldLearn productive ways to participate in local and global change
- Conduct research on meaningful topics in the field
- Learn in classes with a low faculty-to-student ratio
- Apply your knowledge in real-world situations
Who Should Major in Anthropology?
Mercer's anthropology degree is a lean, well-designed program of study that draws on applied and activist anthropology. As an anthropology major, you'll be among some of the most inquisitive, driven, highly engaged, caring, and passionate students at Mercer. Students already pursuing majors in biology, French, global development studies, global health studies, international affairs or Spanish may find adding anthropology as a second major a natural choice. The anthropology major is also well-suited for students on a pre-health track who wish to take a more social scientific approach.
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