BA in Anthropology in Evanston United States | Northwestern University

Established in 1938 by Melville Herskovits, the Department of Anthropology emerged as part of the second wave of anthropology programs. Herskovits, mentored by Frank Boas, played a pioneering role in shaping the four-field approach to American anthropology. Explore key moments from the department's rich history below. When declaring their major, students must select a specific concentration, which can be adjusted before submitting their graduation petition. These concentrations represent students' intended specialization within the broader field of anthropology.
The Human Biology concentration offers distinctive advantages for students pursuing pre-health studies or combining anthropology with a rigorous science major. This concentration incorporates numerous prerequisite courses required for pre-health programs and science majors.