Significance of Anthropology

In the words of the American Anthropological Association, “Only anthropology seeks to understand the whole panorama--in geographic space and evolutionary time--of human existence.” To study anthropology is to explore the many avenues of what it means to be human.

The Coordinator of Anthropology is Dr. Sharlotte Neely who can be reached at her office in 230 Landrum or by phone at 859-572-5258 or 5259 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Among the many places NKU's anthropologists have conducted research are Australia, Botswana, Ghana, Ireland, Isle of Man, Japan, Madagascar, Mali, Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Spain, Thailand, and a variety of places in the United States.  NKU anthropologists participate in Anthropologists and Sociologists of Kentucky (ASK), as well as regional, national, and international anthropology organizations.     

Anthropology minors are encouraged to participate in the Student Anthropology Society.

Anthropology minors have many opportunities for study in the broader world outside the classroom--locally, nationally, and internationally.  Also, every April anthropology faculty and alumni host an Anthropology Careers Day program to assist students.

Click here to see how often each of the anthropology courses below is offered.

All NKU students must have at least one major in addition to a minor, a concentration, or a second major.  The minor in Anthropology consists of 22 semester hours and requires the completion of the following: 

To declare a minor in anthropology, drop by 217C Landrum for about five minutes of paperwork, or click here.

For all sorts of anthropology resources, click here.

To receive announcements about what is happening in Anthropology at NKU, add your email address to our Anthropology Email List.