Anthropology (B.A.)

Bachelor of Arts

The undergraduate program aims to present the main themes and trends in cultural and social anthropological thought and practice and thereby to nurture critical, intercultural, and reflexive perspectives as part of liberal education. In doing so, it seeks to foster understanding of the transformation of society and culture in Egypt and the region. The program also engages with other parts of the world, such as Africa, South Asia and Latin America. Our aim is to prepare students for graduate studies and for living and working in an increasingly complex and changing world. Upon graduation our students are well- positioned to pursue careers in teaching, research and applied anthropology, such as in international development agencies, non-governmental organizations, private sector, social service, media, and heritage preservation.The undergraduate program aims to present the main themes and trends in cultural and social anthropological thought and practice and thereby to nurture critical, intercultural, and reflexive perspectives as part of liberal education. In doing so, it seeks to foster understanding of the transformation of society and culture in Egypt and the region. The program also engages with other parts of the world, such as Africa, South Asia and Latin America. Our aim is to prepare students for graduate studies and for living and working in an increasingly complex and changing world. Upon graduation our students are well- positioned to pursue careers in teaching, research and applied anthropology, such as in international development agencies, non-governmental organizations, private sector, social service, media, and heritage preservation.

Declaration Policy

1. A minimum grade of B in ANTH 2101 - Cultural Anthropology (3 cr.) .
2. A minimum overall GPA of 2.3 at the time of the declaration.
3. Successful interview by unit head at the time of declaring the major.

Degree Requirements

A total of 120 credits is required for the bachelor’s degree in anthropology in the following areas: I. Core Curriculum (37 credits), II. Anthropology Concentration Requirements (42 credits), III. Collateral Requirements (9 credits), IV. General Electives (32 credits).