BA in Anthropology in Northridge United States | California State University, Northridge

Anthropology examines human beings, exploring their beginnings, physical differences and traits, languages, cultural traditions, social systems, and how they adapt to their surroundings. The department provides a major, minor, customizable major track, and a master's program with two concentrations. The major aims to enhance a student's broad education while equipping them for advanced studies, teaching careers, or professional endeavors. The minor supplements various other disciplines by introducing students to crucial topics like cultural diversity, human differences, and anthropological research techniques. These anthropological approaches also enhance methodologies across numerous sectors: commerce, technology, healthcare, teaching, and related social science areas. The flexible major option caters to students with specialized interests, allowing optimal adaptability in utilizing educational resources.