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Anthropology Courses

Anthropology courses can help you learn cultural analysis, social structures, human evolution, and ethnographic research methods. You can build skills in critical thinking, qualitative research, and cross-cultural communication. Many courses introduce tools like qualitative data analysis software and fieldwork techniques, that support gathering and interpreting data about human behavior and societies. You'll also explore key topics such as globalization, kinship systems, and the impact of technology on culture.


Popular Anthropology Courses and Certifications


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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Development Across the Lifespan

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Infant Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Prenatal Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Critical Thinking

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Biology, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Estimation, Climate Change Mitigation, Experimentation

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    American Politics, Society, and History

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, Governance

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology : Archaeology as Science

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, World History, Anthropology, General Science and Research, Environmental Science, Investigation, Environment, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Research, Geospatial Information and Technology, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Biology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Egiptología (Egyptology)

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Social Studies, Art History, World History, Anthropology, Writing, Cultural Diversity, Timelines, Language Competency, Political Sciences, Economics

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    Università Bocconi

    International Leadership and Organizational Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Professional Networking, Cultural Diversity, Organizational Leadership, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Communication, Leadership, Business Ethics, Relationship Building, Decision Making

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Taxonomy

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    Duke University

    Dog Emotion and Cognition

    Skills you'll gain: Cognitive flexibility, Psychology, Compassion, Learning Theory, Social Skills, Empathy, Anthropology, Train The Trainer, Experimentation, Research, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Cultural Diversity, Cooperation, Non-Verbal Communication, Biology

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Biology Everywhere Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, General Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Scientific Methods, Water Quality, Nutrition and Diet

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    Wesleyan University

    The Ancient Greeks

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, European History, World History, Art History, Political Sciences, Anthropology, Cultural Sensitivity, Governance, Scientific Methods

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    Dartmouth College

    Population, Food, and Soil

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environment, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Cultural Diversity, Trend Analysis

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    University of Arizona

    Roman Art and Archaeology

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, European History, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Timelines

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular anthropology courses

  • Development Across the Lifespan: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Introduction to Biology: Ecology: Rice University
  • American Politics, Society, and History: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Introduction to Archaeology : Archaeology as Science: Rice University
  • Egiptología (Egyptology): Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • International Leadership and Organizational Behavior: Università Bocconi
  • Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity: Rice University
  • Dog Emotion and Cognition: Duke University
  • Biology Everywhere Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Ancient Greeks: Wesleyan University

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