Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

For students who are adventurous and have an innate curiosity about the world and its diverse civilizations and cultures, Hofstra offers a BA in anthropology. We also offer a concentration in Archaeology and a minor in the emerging field of Food Studies. In small, engaging classes, students learn about people and cultures around the world. They come to understand how humans have evolved from early primates to our current complex societies by examining the development of language, medicine, food and religion.

Our esteemed faculty have done field work in Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe and North America, and students have opportunities to conduct research outside the classroom - in places such as Ireland, Poland, Guatemala and throughout the United States. On campus, our Center for Public Archeology (CfPA), founded in 2008, works closely with local organizations on excavation projects. Our archaeology laboratory contains a wealth of materials and tools for studying, analyzing and cataloguing artifacts that students discover during field work.