The University of Southern California Anthropology Department in Los Angeles offers a dynamic environment for exploring the vast spectrum of human experience across time and cultures. The department provides a comprehensive understanding of human diversity through its coverage of cultural, archaeological, biological, and linguistic anthropology. Faculty and students engage in cutting-edge research on topics ranging from ancient civilizations to contemporary global issues, emphasizing rigorous training in anthropological theory, methods, and ethics. With a rich history and unique strengths, including pioneering work in visual anthropology and access to significant research resources, the department prepares graduates with critical skills for diverse career paths in a rapidly changing world.
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The University of Southern California (USC) is a private research university in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1880 by Robert Maclay Widney, it is the oldest private research university in California. The university is composed of one liberal arts school, the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, and 22 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, enrolling roughly 21,000 undergraduate and 28,500 post-graduate students from all fifty U.S. states and more than 115 countries. It is a member of the Association of American Universities, which it joined in 1969, and is also one of the wealthiest academic institutions in America.