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Anthropology
Overview
Official Name of Program
Anthropology
Plan Code
ANTH-BA
Department(s) Sponsoring Program
Career
Undergraduate
Degree Designation
BA - Bachelor of Arts
HEGIS Code
2202.00
NYSED Program Code
35582 - ANTH-BA
CIP Code
45.0201
Anthropology is a comprehensive science of humankind concerned with a comparative and holistic approach to the study of human society and culture. The major in anthropology provides an excellent background for students planning careers as teachers and administrators, and for those whose future career will involve working and communicating in a multi-cultural setting. The anthropology program has a focus in applied anthropology. Students learn quantitative and qualitative research skills that make them employable in a wide variety of settings, as well as preparing them for graduate studies.