Anthropology Minor

If you want to better understand people from around the world, their culture, and how they interact with each other and their natural environment, anthropology is a great subject to explore. Anthropology not only teaches us about the past but can also help shape the present as we look toward the future. Our anthropology minor is particularly well-suited for those interested in the environment, social justice, museums, heritage, archaeology, and diverse cultures.  
 
At Washington College, we take a holistic approach to understanding different lives and cultures through the systems they use to govern their lives and the perspectives they have on the world. Anthropology is the study of people through time to the present day, looking at the complex variety that exists between different groups of people. Minoring in anthropology, you will better understand how people see and think about their world and engage with one another and the environment, in many different times and places. Environmental problems are human problems, with social, political, and economic systems impacting the way we engage with the environment. You will also understand the interconnectedness of our contemporary global society while understanding that people have always been connected globally.