BA in Anthropology (Honors) in Rochester United States | University of Rochester

The Honors Program is designed for anthropology students seeking to enhance their focus by completing at least 8 additional credits of specialized research and coursework. Applications should be submitted in the junior year.
Requirements include:
An extensive research initiative
At least four credits dedicated to Honors Research
Eight supplementary course credits
Research endeavors may utilize archival materials, library resources, or original ethnographic studies. Previous research from study abroad programs or summer field schools may be integrated.
Research endeavors may utilize archival materials, library resources, or original ethnographic studies. Previous research from study abroad programs or summer field schools may be integrated.
Projects typically result in a 10,000-15,000 word thesis, though alternative formats like video productions are permitted with advisor approval.
Honors candidates must deliver their completed research to both their primary advisor and secondary reviewer by April 1 of their final year. Additionally, students must publicly present and defend their work at an anthropology department colloquium attended by faculty and peers.
The University of Rochester's Anthropology Department focuses on sociocultural anthropology, with faculty members possessing extensive global fieldwork experience in diverse rural and urban settings.