Department of Anthropology (ANTHRO)

Announcements & Events

Media Release: CSUN Prof’s Research Offers Glimpse of Life for Early Europeans More Than 40,000 Years Ago

Congratulations to Dr. Hélène Rougier and team on their new feature in CSUN’s Newsroom!

For more of the media release, visit the CSUN Newsroom article.

Hiring for Academic Year 2025-2026

The CSUN Department of Anthropology is accepting applications for anticipated Part-Time Faculty Openings during Academic Year 2025-2026.

To apply, visit the Faculty Part-Time Position Announcement AY 2025-26.

Why Do We Have Rituals?

November 22, 2024

Find out more information on the Announcement & Events page!

Learning to Listen Better - Finding Understanding, Compromise and Mutual Support among Diverse Value Systems in Historic Preservation

October 23, 2024

Find out more information on the Announcement & Events page!

Department Graduate Program Application Deadlines:

March 1, 2025 - department application deadline

For more information about the department’s graduate program, please visit our CSUN Graduate Programs in Anthropology and Archaeology page .

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Welcome to the Department of Anthropology!

Make an impact where it matters most! Explore the depths of human history and culture with CSUN's Anthropology major - a program designed to address 21st-century challenges. With a degree in Anthropology, you’ll unveil the richness of the human experience and apply human wisdom from across time and place in a way that contributes solutions to contemporary issues, such as access to decent work, shelter, and healthcare. Prepare to bridge boundaries and connect communities with Anthropology!

Undergraduate Programs

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B.A. Anthropology

Apply to B.A. in Anthropology

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Minor in Anthropology

To add the Minor, please contact the Undergraduate Advisor.

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Minor in Applied Anthropology

To add the Minor, please contact the Undergraduate Advisor.

Graduate Programs

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Advising Resources

For Advising resources, click the link below to view those resources!

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Employment Opportunities

Discover diverse career paths in anthropology, from research and cultural preservation to education and advocacy.

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