  {"id":4772,"date":"2025-09-02T15:05:43","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T19:05:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program-page&#038;p=4772"},"modified":"2026-03-11T15:58:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T19:58:54","slug":"ba-anthropology","status":"publish","type":"program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ba-anthropology\/","title":{"rendered":"Anthropology"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='program-hero'><div class='top-part'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><div class='content-area'><h1 id=\"content-start\">Anthropology<\/h1><p class=\"program-info\"><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?degree_type=ba\">BA<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=major\">Major<\/a>, <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=minor\">Minor<\/a><\/p><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/08\/031223_0889_Anthropology-BA-hero.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/08\/031223_0889_Anthropology-BA-hero.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Student paints a garden sign with the Munsee language word for &quot;carrot.&quot;\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='bottom-part'><div class='wrapper'><div class='content-area'>\n<p>The Anthropology program invites curious minds into an exploration of what makes us human \u2013 our origins, cultural practices, languages, belief systems, and social structures. Drawing from all four subfields (cultural, physical, archaeological, linguistic) plus applied anthropology, students develop a nuanced, interdisciplinary understanding of human behavior and global issues, preparing them to engage with a rapidly evolving world.<\/p>\n<p>The curriculum offers several tracks, including community development, K-6 teacher certification, combined BA \/ MS Sustainability Sciences and minors in Anthropology, Archaeology and Urban Humanities.<\/p>\n<p>Students get hands-on learning experience via fieldwork, lab excavation, applied research, internships and more. Graduates emerge from the Anthropology program equipped to drive change in many sectors including education, nonprofits, museums, public policy, cultural resource management, environmental planning and more.<\/p>\n<p>Here, engaged, global-minded students will find a launchpad for careers that make a real-world impact and give deeper meaning to our shared human story.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/portal\/admissions\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/register\/inquire\">Request Info<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/anthropology-ba\/\">See the Curriculum<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><aside><p><strong>Program Format<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=in-person\">In-person<\/a><\/p><p><strong>College or School<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=chss\">College of Humanities and Social Sciences<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Area of Study<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=arts-culture-design\">Arts, Culture and Design<\/a>; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=public-service-and-the-humanities\">Public Service and the Humanities<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Cost Information<\/strong><br \/>In-state tuition is just <strong>$7,839<\/strong> per semester. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/tuition-and-fees\/undergraduate-costs\/\">Undergraduate Cost of Attendance<\/a><\/p><p><span class='prpl-button full-width'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/visit-us\/\">Visit Us<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row program-page-expandables\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<h2>Become a Teacher<\/h2>\n<p>Students can major in Anthropology with Elementary Education Certification and then be qualified to teach grades K-6 in New Jersey Public Schools. A minimum of 120 semester hours of coursework is required for the baccalaureate and will be combined with an additional 60-61 credits for the teacher certification.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer compact open\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Elementary Education<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p><strong>Anthropology Major with Teacher Certification K-6<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Get a unique edge as a K-6 teacher with an Anthropology degree and help to foster cultural awareness, empathy, and strong communication skills in your classroom. Anthropology encourages interdisciplinary thinking, blending social studies, history, science, and language\u2014key areas in elementary education. With training in observation and human development across cultures, anthropology graduates are well-prepared to recognize student needs, encourage curiosity, and connect learning to real-world experiences. This holistic, human-centered perspective enhances both teaching and classroom dynamics.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/anthropology-certification-grades-k-6-students-disabilities-combined-ba-mat\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Combined Programs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<h3>Anthropology BA\/Sustainability Science MS<\/h3>\n<p>The Combined BA Anthropology\/MS Sustainability Sciences program allows high-achieving students to earn both degrees in just five years. Designed for Anthropology majors ready for advanced study, the program enables seniors to begin graduate coursework and explore topics for a master\u2019s thesis or applied internship. Students gain valuable knowledge in sustainability, environmental studies, and management while expanding their professional skills. By completing select graduate \u201cswing\u201d courses at the undergraduate tuition rate, students benefit from a cost-effective pathway to an MS degree and enhanced career opportunities.<br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/040716_5960_Pre-law-minor-hero.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/040716_5960_Pre-law-minor-hero.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Student wearing glasses, taking notes in class\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column two-fifths\">\n<h2>Related Programs<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fifths\">\n<div class=\"related-program-container\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ba-classics\/\" class=\"name\">Classics<\/a><span class=\"program-info\"><span class=\"program-info\">BA &bull; Major, Minor<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ba-history\/\" class=\"name\">History<\/a><span class=\"program-info\"><span class=\"program-info\">BA &bull; Major, Minor<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ba-philosophy\/\" class=\"name\">Philosophy<\/a><span class=\"program-info\"><span class=\"program-info\">BA &bull; Major, Minor<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray image-left\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/08\/033122_2874_Anthroplogy-BA-zoo-promo.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/08\/033122_2874_Anthroplogy-BA-zoo-promo.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Student at Turtleback Zoo, observing a swimming otter\"\/><\/div><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Class at Turtle Back Zoo<\/h2>\n<p>Students in the applied 400-level course Primate Behavior and Ecology learn about the behavior, biology, evolution, ecology, and conservation of our closest relatives, the non-human primates. This course is held both on campus and at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/magazine-archive\/spring-summer-2022\/this-class-is-a-zoo\/\">Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Featured Faculty<\/h2>\n<p class='a11y-label'><!-- fetch new: 27.87 ms --><!-- decode:  0.11 ms --><!-- output:  0.03 ms --><\/p><ul class=\"profile-grid\"><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Christopher Matthews profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/5022\/user\/101112_MatthewsC_9215.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/5022\/user\/101112_MatthewsC_9215.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~matthewsc\">Christopher Matthews<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Chairperson<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:matthewsc@montclair.edu\">matthewsc@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Cortni Borgerson profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/9677\/user\/thumbimg91441024.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/9677\/user\/thumbimg91441024.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~borgersonc\">Cortni Borgerson<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Associate Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:borgersonc@montclair.edu\">borgersonc@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Julian Brash profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/2830\/user\/image1.jpeg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/2830\/user\/image1.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~brashj\">Julian Brash<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:brashj@montclair.edu\">brashj@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"program-contact-band\"><div class=\"background-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<h2>Questions? We&#8217;re Here to Help.<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"contact-card-holder\"><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/\">Office of Undergraduate Admissions<\/a><\/p>The office of Undergraduate Admissions will guide you every step of the way on your journey from learning about the University and its offerings, to applying for a program through to acceptance and enrollment.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:msuadm@montclair.edu\">msuadm@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-4444\">973-655-4444<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>Susan A. Cole Hall, Suite 100<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/anthropology\/\">Anthropology Department<\/a><\/p>Anthropology holistically studies human cultures, origins, development, biology, beliefs, and social organization. Uniquely interdisciplinary, it connects psychology, biology, sociology, medicine, history, and earth sciences through comprehensive cultural analysis and broad perspectives.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:anthropology@montclair.edu\">anthropology@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-7031\">973-655-7031<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>Dickson Hall, Room 170<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin next-steps\">\n\t<div class=\"text-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"prpl-row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Next Steps<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Wherever you learn\u2014on campus or online\u2014精品成人福利在线 University offers the programs, community and support to help you reach your goals. 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