Understanding Human Behavior
Anthropology is the study of humans, both past and present. UNC anthropology students develop thinking and research skills that dovetail with all academic and professional fields, and learn to understand human behavior and how and why it changes over time. With UNC’s focus on community and civic engagement, students also gain hands-on experience locally and globally.
Wondering where a UNC anthropology degree can take you? With small class sizes, engaged and expert faculty, and global opportunities, you'll have a wide-range of career options. In this video, UNC students and faculty talk about the cross-disciplinary approach to studying and applying anthropology, as well as UNC's unique opportunities for experiential learning.
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Anthropology Exhibit
The Anthropology Department curates cultural items from both Native and Euro-American cultures. We exhibit selections from these and other collections in two display cases in Michener Library. Students design and curate these exhibits to build skills in museum studies.