The Anthropology Department at The George Washington University is committed to integrating humanistic and scientific perspectives while pursuing advanced research of the highest quality. A degree in anthropology from GW signals that the holder can synthesize diverse data about human beings, a skill increasingly valued in a variety of professions and academic settings. The study of human differenc
e and diversity—and its connections to the sciences, history, language, the arts, and global issues—is a four-field endeavor at GW, meaning that our department unites faculty across
Sociocultural anthropology
Biological anthropology
Linguistic anthropology
Archaeology
We believe that:
Research should be rigorous and creative
Our research should be connected to our teaching
Our students deserve outstanding training in the "four fields" — archaeology, biological anthropology, sociocultural anthropology, and linguistic anthropology
In order to provide outstanding classroom and practice-based training in the "four fields", we encourage:
Team-teaching
Experimentation with new teaching methods and technologies
Professional collaboration within and beyond the University
The kind of vibrant intellectual community that stands at the heart of any great research institution
Last but not least, we seek to place our knowledge at the service of local, national and international communities to support humanistic values and human rights.
