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2017-2018 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Department of Anthropology


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About Anthropology

Anthropology is unique among the social sciences in considering humankind from a holistic perspective that aims for an understanding of how culture, biology, history and language intersect. We have a rigorous and well-balanced four-field (biological, archaeological, cultural, and linguistic anthropology) undergraduate program. Our faculty ably cover a range of substantive, methodological and theoretical areas in courses that provide students with a solid grounding in anthropological perspectives.

Our four-field program at the undergraduate level includes coursework in biological, archaeological, sociocultural, and linguistic anthropology. Undergraduates have an opportunity for hands-on experience and training in archaeological and bioanthropological methods.  Students enjoy participating in the student club P.A.S.T. (Purdue Anthropology Society).  Also offered are internship and field work experience.

Our honors program provides a capstone experience for students. The year-long program enables students to focus on a particular empirical issue in an anthropological sub-discipline and to write an honors thesis based on that research.

Please visit the Department of Anthropology for more information.

Faculty

Anthropology Department Directory

Contact Information

The Department of Anthropology’s main office is located in Stone Hall, Suite #219 on the campus of Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Mailing Address:
700 W. State Street, Suite 219
West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2059
Phone: (765) 496-7400 Fax: (765) 496-7411

General Information:
anthropology@purdue.edu
765-496-7400

Graduate Information

For Graduate Information please see Anthropology Graduate Program Information .

Programs

    Baccalaureate
    Minor

    Courses

      Anthropology

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