Anthropology will prepare you for careers that require attention to detail and excellent communication skills. In an increasingly global economy, employers value anthropology majors for their understanding of group dynamics and cultural differences.
What makes humans human? Anthropologists try to answer that question by looking at the diversity of human life — how humans have lived throughout history and how they live in different parts of the world now.
Whether excavating ancient cities or interviewing migrant workers, anthropologists are asking the same big questions. If you enjoy studying the variety of human civilizations, from the ancient Olmecs to the modern Chinese, then anthropology is for you.
Members of the anthropology faculty specialize in various aspects of both ancient civilizations and contemporary globalization, and students can tailor a course of study according to their interests. Interdisciplinary minors in Latin American and Latino Studies and Global Migration Studies offer even more opportunities for students to customize their program.
Anthropologists ask the same questions that have long been asked by theologians, philosophers, artists, and scientists, but they ask them in different ways. At The Catholic University of America, courses in the humanities and the natural sciences will complement your study of human society. You will begin these courses in your first year as part of a learning community of about 18 students, taking core classes in theology, philosophy, and English.
Catholic University students have access to one of the largest collections of human artifacts in the world in the area's many museums and archives, giving you the opportunity to explore in person what you have learned in the classroom. You will find a wide array of internship and research opportunities.
Anthropology will prepare you for careers that require attention to detail and excellent communication skills. In an increasingly global economy, employers value anthropology majors for their understanding of group dynamics and cultural differences.
