The Anthropology Major
SOCIOLOGY & ANTHROPOLOGY
at Fordham College Lincoln Center
About the Anthropology Major and Minor
What is Anthropology?
The aim of the discipline is the comprehensive study of the human condition, the origins of our species in evolutionary biology, and the development of culture and society in its many variations among ancient and contemporary peoples. Its subject matter encompasses an immense time, depth and spatial range, including the simplest human societies and the most complex modern industrial civilization. Anthropology brings together many areas of scientific inquiry, unifying and integrating knowledge about people and their perceptions of the world.
“What can I do with a BA in anthropology?” is a typical question asked by undergraduate students. A major in anthropology is important for those who seek to understand our multiethnic society and the varieties of culture on our planet. It is a valuable asset for any work entailing contact with the public and especially for careers in international affairs and travel. The experience with cultural diversity that anthropology provides is excellent preparation for law, business, and other graduate studies. The synthesizing nature of Anthropology makes it suitable for students pursuing a double major in which anthropology is combined with other areas of study.
Requirements for the Anthropology Major and Minor
The anthropology MAJOR consists of 9 courses:
- Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
- Culture and Culture Change
- Seven elective courses
The anthropology MINOR consists of 6 courses:
- Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
- Culture and Cultural Change
- Four elective courses
Students are encouraged to take one or more courses with a member of the Rose Hill faculty, especially Introduction to Archeology and Introduction to Physical Anthropology.
With prior approval, courses in other cognate disciplines and tutorials with anthropology faculty may be credited toward the major.
Two sociology courses may be used among elective courses (with approval of major advisor).
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Fordham University at Lincoln Center
Lowenstein 916
113 W. 60th Street
New York, NY 10023
Phone: (212) 636-6391
FAX: (212) 636-7153
