应用人类学专业课程将其他社会科学学科中常见的定量方法论优势与文化人类学的定性方法论优势相结合。目的是为学生提供人类学方法和理论的背景，跨文化的观点，以及通过实习和研究将这种知识转化为行动的途径。与他/她的顾问协商，每个学生将专注于特定的主题领域。最近的例子包括研究移民问题，美国原住民研究，难民问题和医学人类学的学生。课程的灵活性以及实习和研究，为学术机构以外的人提供了学术职业或就业机会。
The Applied Anthropology track combines the quantitative methodological strengths, common in other social science disciplines, with the qualitative methodological strengths of cultural anthropology. The objective is to provide students with a background in anthropological method and theory, a cross-cultural perspective, and an avenue to translate this knowledge into action through internships and research. In consultation with his/her advisor, each student will focus on a specific topical area. Recent examples include students who have studied immigration issues, Native American Studies, problems of refugees, and medical anthropology. Flexibility in curriculum, together with internships and research, provide an academic career or employment outside of academic institutions.