BA in Anthropology in Boston United States | University of Massachusetts Amherst

While anthropology covers a wide range of topics, the major provides adaptable options and guidance to help you achieve your objectives. The anthropology program establishes a core framework that allows you to create a personalized academic journey within the department while integrating with other interdisciplinary studies.
Anthropology promotes direct, practical interaction with our surroundings. As an undergraduate, you'll gain real-world experience through faculty-led research projects, global study opportunities, and career-building internships. You'll hone collaborative abilities, sharpen analytical thinking, and master critical writing skills. The program offers customizable pathways with diverse course selections across archaeology, cultural studies, biological anthropology, and linguistics, which can be paired with additional majors, minors, or certifications.