The study of humankind in all its diversity, across different cultures and eras.

A holistic approach to culture, exploring interactions among biological, cultural, historical, economic, linguistic, and political factors in order to better understand the human experience.

 

As a major, anthropology teaches the critical skills necessary to live and work in a globally connected world, preparing students for their roles as global citizens.  Past Rollins Anthropology graduates have gone on to become lawyers, teachers, writers, business owners, nonprofit managers, professors, and filmmakers.

 

In addition to studying foreign cultures, anthropologists explore issues in our own societies, including immigration, community preservation, corporate culture, healthcare, racism, gender, and popular culture. The Rollins Anthropology Department represents the four major subfields of anthropology: cultural, linguistic, biological, and archeological. Our global expertise ranges from the Middle East to Latin America, and our topical specializations include human forensics, youth cultures, women in development, globalization, film, and much more.