Bachelor of - Anthropology

Anthropology brings students and scholars together to understand the human experience in all of its fullness.

Students enhance this big-picture understanding through stimulating research, fieldwork, and courses that integrate anthropology's historical, cultural, and biological perspectives.

Students can major in Anthropology or enhance another major like Environmental Studies, Global and Cultural Studies, or the Whittier Scholars Program with Anthropology courses.

Whatever they choose to pursue, anthropology students graduate from Whittier prepared for advanced study of the field and careers ranging from law to religion, business to education.

Whittier College: Living and Learning in True Community

Our long academic tradition aims to foster in students an appreciation for the complexities of the modern world and workplace while never losing sight of the importance of social responsibility.

Whittier is a place where students become actively involved in the local community as they explore their role in the global community, too. Our residential nature is a key component in defining who we are, as students and professors live and learn in close proximity to one another, fostering an atmosphere where knowledge can be pursued 24/7. This is a community where individuality is valued, tolerance is cherished, and the things that make each of us unique are seen as invaluable tools in seeking greater knowledge and understanding.