Overview

You will have the opportunity to study past and present cultures in areas from Northeastern North America to Mesoamerica through hands-on research programs with expert anthropology faculty.

Program of Study

The Anthropology program of University at Albany features four subfields covering archaeology, biological anthropology, cultural anthropology, and linguistics. The electives that are offered will help you to focus your passions within a subfield in areas like ancient languages, symbology, physiology, religion, and native cultures. A faculty advisor will guide you to tailor your curriculum to your career goals.

Student Learning Objectives

Learning objectives that UAlbany students are expected to attain through their course of study within their academic program.

Acquire Increased awareness and understanding of human biological, linguistic and cultural diversity.

Understand principles, assumptions, terminology of human evolutionary studies, human fossil record, primate anatomy/ behavior, evolutionary forces/ bio. bases of human behaviors, scientific method applied to human past.

Understand principles, assumptions, terminology used in major sub-areas of linguistics: phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, acquisition and socio-linguistics.

Acquire ability to perform written anthropological analysis of a particular topic.

Understand basic assumptions, principles, terminology, and methods of cultural anthropology, (culture, holism, ethnographic fieldwork, comparative method in ethnology).

Understand methods and approaches of archaeological study of past societies, and data for outlines of world prehistory.

Gain an understanding of what is a four-field approach to anthropology.

Career Outcomes

With a bachelor’s degree in anthropology you will gain a broad perspective on human diversity and an understanding of cultural and social phenomena that will help prepare you for careers in both the public and private sector. Possible job positions include:

Museum Curator

Archaeologist

Attorney

Health Policy Consultant

Social Worker

Policy Analyst

Educational Program Director

Charity Officer

Human Behavior Analyst

User Experience (UX) Analyst

International Marketing Strategist

Historic Preservation Officer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Archaeology

Cultural Anthropology

Human Evolution

Linguistics

Senior Seminar in Anthropology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

National: Priority consideration deadline: February 1. Late applicants will be considered on a space-available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Albany, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Submit an application

Send your transcript(s): All applicants must arrange for their official school and/or college transcripts to be sent to us.

Submit your test scores (if applicable): You are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores but you may choose to submit them to strengthen your application. UAlbany's SAT code is 2532 and ACT code is 2926.

Submit a financial statement

Submit a letter of recommendation (if applicable)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

28280 USD / year

≈ 28280 USD / year
Out-of-State

28280 USD / year

≈ 28280 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7070 USD / year

≈ 7070 USD / year

Living costs

Albany

United States

1010 - 1570 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Program of Study

Student Learning Objectives

Career Outcomes

Programme Structure

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