Anthropology Program 

Anthropology, the study of human beings and human behavior across widespread cultures, draws on the insights of the humanities, arts, and natural and social sciences. 

• The major is divided into four subfields that focus more precisely on specific sets of human questions: sociocultural anthropology, archaeology, biological anthropology, and linguistic anthropology.  
• Class sizes are small, allowing for personal attention from professors and immediate access to laboratories and equipment.  
• Hamline’s state-of-the-art anthropology labs facilitate student research on archaeological artifacts and skeletal materials.  
• Opportunities for collaborative research allow students to conduct independent research and collaborate on professional research with faculty members.  
• Students frequently present their research at national conferences where they also network with professionals in the field. 
• Hamline students have wide-ranging opportunities to participate in field schools, study abroad courses, collaborative research opportunities, internships, and teaching apprenticeships.  
• Students also have access to unique opportunities and internships due to Hamline’s key location in the Twin Cities, which are home to numerous museums and cultural institutions.   
• Anthropology majors enjoy placement in a wide variety of positions with a broad range of companies and organizations, including: graduate school, educational institutions, museums, government agencies, research corporations, and community service organizations. Read more about life after Hamline.