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Hugh Raffles
Professor and Chair of Anthropology
Departmental Faculty Advisor for Anthropology at Lang
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Lang Student Success Advisor for Anthropology
Kimberly Waters
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Students in the Adult Bachelor's Program who are interested in the subject should consult their core faculty advisor.
Curriculum Notice: Faculty in Anthropology are engaging in a comprehensive redesign of this curriculum. Students who began their studies at Lang before the fall 2026 semester can continue in or add this major. Students who begin their studies at Lang in fall 2026 or after will still be able to take courses in this subject area and can pursue it through minors, electives, or broader Liberal Arts study. Students in the Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students (Adult Bachelor’s Program) who are interested in this subject should consult their core faculty advisor.
Requirements for the BA in Anthropology for Students Who Began Their Studies at Lang Before the Fall 2026 Semester
Only specific courses satisfy the major requirements, including electives. Courses should be chosen carefully, in consultation with your Student Success advisor. Learn more and track your progress in the Detailed Degree Requirements and Anthropology Guidelines and Requirements Worksheets below. Students in the Adult Bachelor's Program who are interested in studying anthropology should consult their core faculty advisor.
Required courses:
- 4 LANT courses (2000 or 3000 level) (12–16 credits)
- 6 LANT courses (3000 or 4000 level) (18–24 credits)
- 1 2000- or 3000-level foreign language or area of study course (3–4 credits)
Senior Capstone:
LANT 49XX Senior Capstone or graduate-level Anthropology course by advisement (3–4 credits)
Total credits: 36–48
