Why Major in Anthropology at UMD?

Because as a top-rated Anthropology Department in the largest Public Research University in the Washington DC area you have the opportunity to study and engage in primary laboratory or field research.

Because Anthropology is inherently multidisciplinary and in our department you can study anything from museums, to public health, to genetics with a team of the best Anthropologists in the country. 

Because we have a tight focus on the application of anthropology to addressing today and tomorrow’s challenges.

Because our undergraduate Anthropology majors form a tight and welcoming community.