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We offer general education and specialized training in the field of anthropology. Learn more about our programs below.

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Learn more about deadlines and requirements for our Ph.D. program.

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Anthropology Major

Our major covers relevant, insightful topics and pairs well with many fields of study.

Major Requirements

Research Strength. Global Impact.

Our faculty members have research strengths in several areas of study. They are also actively involved in research projects at field sites around the world.

Browse a map of locations where UConn anthropology researchers work across the globe.

News and Events

Department News

  • Samantha Archer Wins Graduate Teaching Award
      Congratulations to PhD student Samantha Archer for winning the University Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award through the UConn Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning! Through this award, Samantha will be "joining a group of distinguished educators who are recognized and respected for teaching excellence." Amazing job, and congratulations again to Samantha Archer for this amazing […]
  • Doctoral Dissertation Defense of Corrin Laposki
    On April 8th, at 10:00 AM, PhD student Corrin Laposki will be defending her dissertation, “A State of Unrest: Tracing Metabolic Instability Through Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Carbon Isotopes.” This defense will take place in the Class of 1947 Conference Room in the Homer Babbidge Library and can be streamed via WebEx. If interested, a WebEx […]
  • Alexia Smith Wins Alpha Lambda Delta Faculty of the Year Award
    On February 27th, Alexia Smith was presented with the UConn Alpha Lambda Delta Faculty of the Year Award at the ALD induction ceremony. This award recognizes an exceptional member of UConn's faculty, and the recipient is nominated by an ALD member. Alexia was chosen in recognition of her incredible, steadfast guidance, and for constantly advocating […]

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The UConn Department of Anthropology studies the diversity of human experience across time and space.

Our faculty share an interest in the holistic study of humans and a curiosity about the varieties of human experience. Together we offer students valuable insights into the past, contemporary, and future world and the challenges we face today.