Anthropology is the holistic study of the human species, with an emphasis on biological and cultural evolution, variation, and adaptations in space and time. It combines information from practically all branches of natural, social, and applied sciences, as well as humanities. The interdisciplinary framework of the program provides meaningful and unparalleled insights, making anthropology a prime subject for the 21st century.
- 3 or 4-year (Honours) programs lead to a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Science (B.Sc.) in Anthropology.
- 3-year programs are flexible all-purpose degrees giving a broad background that can be applied to practical problem solving in many areas.
- 4-year programs provide training needed for further studies at the graduate level.
BA has an applied focus on health, cultural resource management (archaeology, heritage), social planning and development, and forensic anthropology, while B.Sc. examines forensic/physical anthropology and scientific archaeology.
Also available: double concentration in anthropology and related disciplines and one-year honours diploma.
Prospects: communications, consulting, curatorship, government institutions, graduate studies, health agencies, hospitals, media, museums, nongovernmental organizations (NGO), research, private and public sector, resource management, science, teaching, technology...
Offered in English only
Admission requirements
Ontario secondary schools
Arts Programs
- 1 grade 12 4U English
- 5 other grade 12 4U/M courses
Science Programs
- 1 grade 12 4U English
- 1 grade 12 4U mathematics
- 1 grade 12 4U science
- 1 grade 12 4U mathematics or science
- 2 other grade 12 4U/M courses
See Admissions for other requirements.
Programs
Since NOT all courses are offered EVERY year and because there are specific electives required in different streams, the program of study must be planned in close consultation with the department.
Note: Students may include a maximum of 42 credits at the 1000 level in their degree program.
Course Descriptions