Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Anthropology

Dig into a world of cultural differences as you start thinking more critically about the world around you with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree program in Anthropology from Thomas Edison State University (TESU). Our 120-credit online degree program bridges sciences and the humanities and involves the study of the likenesses and differences among human beings - past and present. Prepare for a broad range of jobs that emphasize cross-cultural awareness, international contacts and management of cultural resources, including education, human and governmental services, law, business, media, medicine and more.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the BA in Anthropology, you will be able to:

• Understand cultural and physical anthropology
• Explain the principles of archaeology
• Describe the various components of social organizations
• Demonstrate a knowledge of either new-world or old-world anthropology
• Recognize the principles relating to ethnographic aspects of culture

* This list is a guide. Other anthropology courses may be appropriate for this area of study.

Note: Anthropology courses and the Introduction to Archaeology course may be found in the following departments: anthropology OR archaeology OR social sciences OR sociology. Regardless of department, courses are classified as anthropology in the BA anthropology area of study.