Anthropology and Sociology Programs
Study what fascinates you while acquiring a strong liberal arts background.
The skills you’ll learn through our programs are essential to many different careers, which opens more doors than you may think.
Anthropology (B.A.)
Studying the past to help understand the present. Studying other societies to gain a clearer perspective on our own. It’s what anthropologists do every day. Anthropology is the study of humanity, and it includes most any investigation concerned with how people from different cultures and different times behave, think, and interact. Because of this, anthropology proves very useful in outside fields, including business, public service, consulting, and medicine.
Program
Highlights
Program Highlights
- An understanding and respect of people and cultures
- An appreciation of cultural and biological variation
- The development of expert analytical, critical-thinking,
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- A prestigious Purdue degree
career and salary data
How far will you go?
General labor market and salary data are provided by Lightcast via O*NET and may not represent the outcomes experienced by Purdue Fort Wayne graduates in these programs. Purdue Fort Wayne graduates in these programs may earn salaries substantially different or less than the amounts listed. Salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education, and opportunities for employment that are outside Purdue Fort Wayne’s control. Purdue Fort Wayne does not guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this degree, students will be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
- Achieve familiarity with different cultures in at least two regions of the world
- Know the major anthropological approaches to understanding the human condition
- Be able to explain societies in a holistic manner
- Achieve competency in writing
- Demonstrate critical thinking
- Acquire quantitative skills for analysis
- Demonstrate a willingness to engage learning and scholarship as a lifelong endeavor
- Archaeologist
- Community Developer
- Corporate Researcher
- Forensic Scientist
- Healthcare Administrator
- Historic Preserver
- Human and Social Services Agent
- International Businessperson or Developer
- Journalist
- Museum Curator or Administrator
- Product Designer or Developer
- Social Justice Advocate
