Bachelor's in Anthropology

Vassar College has a storied history and a strong tradition of providing a transformative education. Vassar College offers a wide array of undergraduate programs spanning various disciplines in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and sciences. The college's liberal arts curriculum is marked by small class sizes and a dedicated faculty, fostering close mentorship and vibrant intellectual exchanges. Vassar's emphasis on critical thinking, creativity, and social responsibility prepares graduates to excel in a diverse range of careers and contribute meaningfully to society. With its stunning campus and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Vassar College continues to provide a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment for students seeking a liberal arts education of the highest caliber.

The department offers four ways to explore anthropology: (1) an 11-unit major; (2) a 6-unit correlate (minor); (3) an 11-unit interdepartmental geography-anthropology major; and (4) a 6-unit interdepartmental Biology and Culture correlate (minor). Students often double major in ANTH and Cognitive Science, Film, Latin American and Latinx Studies, Philosophy, Psychological Science, or Urban Studies. Double majors with languages such as Japanese and Russian are also common. Anthropology courses are often cross-listed with Africana Studies, American Studies, Asian Studies, Environmental Studies, Latin American and Latinx Studies, Media Studies, Urban Studies, and Women, Feminist, and Queer Studies.