The UMass Amherst Department of Anthropology

Anthropology is the study of people and cultures of the past and present in their cultural, biological, and material contexts. From human evolution to endangered languages, cultural diversity to health disparities, we seek answers to some of today's most complex questions. Explore what the UMass Department of Anthropology has to offer.

Major in anthropology

Anthropology majors work closely with our nationally recognized faculty to explore cultural, linguistic, archaeological, and physical anthropology in all its intricacies while developing the ability to think critically and to develop research methods.

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The MA and PhD programs

Our graduate program offers both MA and PhD degrees in anthropology. Students can choose from a broad range of graduate-level courses in anthropology and pursue interdisciplinary approaches within related departments.

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3:45 pm - 5:00 pm ET

Joint OEB/Anthropology Seminar: African Evolutionary History and the Genetic Basis of Complex Adaptive Traits