Anthropology at ³Ô¹ÏÍø is the study of what it means to be human—biologically, socially and culturally. You’ll explore how people live, think and connect across the globe, with a special focus on cultural anthropology. This area of study helps you understand the human experience from multiple perspectives, preparing you to engage with a rapidly changing world.

About Anthropology at FAU

At ³Ô¹ÏÍø Atlantic, anthropology is designed for flexibility and real-world relevance. You’ll build a strong foundation in theory and research, then tailor your studies to your interests—whether that’s medicine, law, international relations, social work, education or the arts. The program encourages interdisciplinary connections, so you can combine anthropology with other fields like biology, political science, psychology or environmental studies. You’ll also have opportunities for internships, study abroad and hands-on research, all with the support of dedicated faculty mentors.

Degrees Offered at ³Ô¹ÏÍø Atlantic

Undergraduate

• Concentration in Anthropology (Honors College)
• Minor in Anthropology (Honors College)

Concentration in Anthropology

Students must earn a "C" or better in each course taken to fulfill a concentration requirement.

Overview and Advisory Board

The concentration in Anthropology provides students with a better understanding of the human condition. Anthropologists view humans holistically-biologically, socially, and culturally. The emphasis of this program is on cultural anthropology. The study of anthropology is beneficial to students who consider careers in medicine, law, international relations, social work, education, health, gerontology, the arts, and numerous other careers. Students who plan a double concentration or an interdisciplinary concentration should have one advisor from anthropology and one from the other concentration.

Area Studies Courses are listed below. Courses listed under both area studies and electives may be used for one of these, but cannot be counted for both. We recommend that anthropology concentrators take ANT 2000, ANT 2410, and ANT 3212 before completing their upper-level coursework (i.e. 3000 and 4000 level courses).

Internship or Study Abroad: Students will take at least 3 credits in either an internship, study abroad, or fieldwork in anthropology.

Electives in Anthropology: Electives are listed below. At least two electives must be at the upper-division level. Other courses offered at FAU may be used only with prior approval of the Concentration Advisor. Students are also reminded that they need 42 upper-level (3000 or 4000-level) credits to graduate.

Thesis Writing: Students may begin the thesis in anthropology (IDS 4970) after successful completion of the course Honors Research Methods, and Honors Theory in Anthropology. Students will select a thesis committee of at least two faculty; the primary thesis advisor must be an anthropology faculty member.