Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology

Southern Illinois University Carbondale - INTO

Humans are an intriguing species known for their creativity, conflict, cultural transmission, and ritual creation. Despite our individual differences, we share a profound biological connection, with 98.7% of our DNA matching that of bonobos. Anthropology delves into these complexities, exploring the significance of our actions and traditions and fostering a deeper understanding of what it means to be human.Anthropology is a social science - bridging the humanities with social, earth, biological and chemical sciences. It is a research-based discipline, but it is also a way of understanding the human condition itself. You’ll benefit from the in-the-field experience of your professors and teachers and you can get involved with on-going research. Or you might take a deep dive into a topic of your own. In Anthropology, the world is your classroom, and you will see humans through the lens of Anthropology that brings focus and clarity to human diversity.