Anthropology explores the diversity of human cultures, societies, and histories to better understand the human experience. Students develop cultural awareness, critical thinking, and research skills while preparing for careers in community engagement, education, public service, museums, nonprofit organizations, and graduate study.
Anthropology at Lincoln University encourages students to explore the rich diversity of human cultures, societies, and histories while developing a global perspective on today's most pressing social and cultural challenges. Through faculty mentorship, research, community engagement, and experiential learning, students gain the knowledge and skills needed to understand and thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.
Through coursework, research, field-based learning, and experiential opportunities, you'll develop cultural awareness, critical thinking, research, communication, and analytical skills that prepare you for professional careers, graduate study, and leadership in diverse communities and organizations.
Community engagement provides opportunities to apply anthropological and sociological perspectives to real-world challenges.
The curriculum explores topics such as cultural anthropology, human evolution, kinship and family systems, religion and belief systems, language and communication, global development, migration, and cultural diversity while examining how people adapt to and shape the world around them.
An Anthropology degree prepares graduates for diverse professional careers that value cultural understanding, research, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Graduates pursue careers in:
Anthropology graduates bring a unique global perspective and a deep understanding of human diversity. Employers value anthropology graduates because they know how to:
