Anthropology Major and Minor
MAJOR: 37 credits are required for the Anthropology major. The course requirements are:
Two intro cores:
- SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology
- ANTH 111 Introduction to Anthropology
Any two of the following 200-level courses:
- ANTH 204 Archaeology and Prehistory
- ANTH 205 Human Origins
- ANTH 206 Peoples of the World
One of the following Theory courses:
- ANTH 470 Analysis & Interpretation in Archaeology
- ANTH 480 Development of Anthropological Theory
One of the following Methods courses:
- ANTH 471 Archaeological Research Methods
- ANTH 481 Qualitative Methods in Cultural Anthropology
Plus:
- 18 credits (6 courses) of ANTH courses at the 300-400 level
- ANTH 489 Senior Capstone (1 credit hour, must be taken the Fall prior to graduation)
A B.A. in Anthropology requires foreign language proficiency at the two-year level. A B.S. in Anthropology requires completion of the requirements for a minor in another discipline. The degree also includes 40 general education credits and 12 credits of AHSS College requirements
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MINOR: 18 credit hours are required for the minor. The minor in anthropology requires:
- SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology
- ANTH 111 Introduction to Anthropology
Plus any two of the following:
- ANTH 204 Archaeology and Prehistory
- ANTH 205 Human Origins
- ANTH 206 Peoples of the World
Plus:
- 6 credits (2 courses) of ANTH courses at the 300-400 level