BA Anthropology

Anthropology is a distinctive discipline at the intersection of the social sciences and humanities. Lycoming prides itself on providing students with invaluable hands-on learning opportunities, and anthropology students exemplify that with research opportunities around the world studying cultures, excavating ancient artifacts, and considering the holistic human experience while conducting research alongside faculty with active research agendas. Between ethnographic experiences locally and abroad, community-based projects, and ongoing archaeological data collection and analysis in multiple regions, students have the tangible world of anthropology at their fingertips. The valuable knowledge students gain from this approach allows them to excel in local and national internships with museums or as professionals managing cultural resources, while the skillsets they acquire to understand human behavior have proven time and again to be valued by employers across a range of professions including human resources and marketing roles. Intimate class sizes allow students to personalize their research experience during their time at Lycoming. With the help and encouragement of Lycoming's dedicated faculty, students who study anthropology at Lycoming are prepared to succeed and thrive in today's global cultural context.