Anthropology, Minor

School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences

Program Overview

By declaring a minor in anthropology, you will explore your interest in people, past and present. Through a fieldwork-centered curriculum, you’ll study different cultures; investigate how people once lived by studying what they left behind; ponder how language relates to who we are, where we come from, and who we aspire to be; and how primates living and extinct inform us about the evolution of the human body and mind. Plus, there are opportunities to work in Antigua, Barbuda, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Egypt, Iceland, Israel, and Serbia.

Where You'll Go

Declaring a minor allows you to explore other areas of interest and make interdisciplinary connections. A minor in anthropology can set you apart as a candidate for job opportunities in a variety of professions, including teaching, museum curation, social services, forensic pathology, nature conservation, and international development.

Minor Details

The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2024–25 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.

Minor Requirements (15 Credits)

Fifteen credits including at least one introductory course (ANTH 1100, 1200,1300, or 1400) and 12 credits of advanced electives in anthropology with a grade of C or higher in each course. Each advanced elective course must be completed at Brooklyn College.

Contact

Naomi Schiller

3301H James Hall
E: nschiller@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.5000, ext. 6641

The Support You’ll Find

Brooklyn College is an integral part of the cultural and artistic energy of New York City. Our faculty members in the Department of Anthropology offer incomparable expertise and tremendous talent, and each brings a unique perspective to their teaching and mentoring in and out of the classroom.