Academic Programs

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

  • Guest Lecture: Human Origins and Dispersals
    Join Dr. Katerina Harvati on Monday, March 3rd for her lecture: “Human Origins and Dispersals: The View from South-East Europe.” This event is presented by the Departments of Anthropology, Earth Sciences, and Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, and will take place from 4-5pm on March 3rd, in room 4118 of the Homer Babbidge Library. Light refreshments […]
  • Graduate Student Spotlight: Ashley Walters
    The UConn Department of Anthropology is home to a diverse community of graduate students studying a variety of subfields. Continue reading to learn more about their favorite parts of their research, why they became interested in anthropology, and fun facts about them! Ashley Walters Program Entrance: 2017 Where are you/will you be conducting your research/fieldwork? […]
  • Graduate Student Spotlight: Elyse Smith
    The UConn Department of Anthropology is home to a diverse community of graduate students studying a variety of subfields. Continue reading to learn more about their favorite parts of their research, why they became interested in anthropology, and fun facts about them! Elyse Smith Program Entrance: 2021 Psychedelics; critical medical anthropology; public health/evidence-based drug policy […]

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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.