BA in Anthropology in Normal United States | Illinois State University

As a student in our program, you'll immerse yourself in exploring diverse cultures, languages, and ancient artifacts. You'll discover how anthropology directly influences contemporary challenges including poverty, healthcare, and social equity. Your education extends beyond lectures - we prioritize community involvement. You'll collaborate with like-minded peers to apply anthropological insights to meaningful initiatives that create tangible change. The field of anthropology is wonderfully varied, allowing you to follow your intellectual interests. At Illinois State, we provide comprehensive grounding in all fascinating dimensions of anthropological study. Our approach emphasizes hands-on experience, with numerous ways to participate from day one. You'll literally hold history in your hands through our program. Whether analyzing specimens in labs or excavating at our global field schools, you'll engage directly with genuine skeletal remains and cultural objects. Our international field schools let you investigate cultural traditions, language development, historical narratives, and evolutionary processes. Research forms a core component of our program - our faculty continuously advance the discipline through groundbreaking work. You'll have chances to collaborate with professors on research projects that align with your academic passions.