Anthropology (Major)
There are no prerequisites to the major.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| Anthropology Fundamentals 1 | 6 | |
| Fundamentals of Biological Anthropology | ||
| Fundamentals of Archaeology | ||
| Global Cultural Worlds: Fundamentals of Social and Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Fundamentals of Linguistic Anthropology | ||
| ANTH 40400 2 | 3 | |
| Methods Course | 3 | |
| Electives 3 | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
- 1
It is recommended that students take the fundamentals by the end of their sophomore year
- 2
At least six credits of the electives must be at the 40000 level
- 3
ANTH 40400 is usually taken as a junior or senior
Courses taken for pass-fail credit will not satisfy requirements for the major or the honors track.
Business Anthropology Concentration
This track follows the major including 9 credit hours of business anthropology electives (ANBA).
Bio-Medical Anthropology Concentration
This track follows the major including 9 credit hours of bio-medical anthropology electives (ANMD).
Writing-Intensive Requirements
All courses taught in the department include writing components, which are both informal and formal and vary by course level. These assignments may include response papers, journals, in-class writing, analyses, field research, or research papers. Courses offered in anthropology develop both critical thinking skills and global awareness through written and other assignments. Every major is required to take an advanced theory seminar (ANTH 40400 Perspectives in Anthropological Analysis) where they develop analytical and synthetic skills through intensive writing assignments combined with class discussion. All of the optional Senior Thesis sections (ANTH 48900 Anthropology Senior Thesis) are also writing intensive.
The Honors Track
The honors track requires 36 credits and a minimum anthropology GPA of 3.5, or faculty recommendation from the department. In addition to the above program, the honors student will take one additional methods course (3 credits) and ANTH 48900 Anthropology Senior Thesis or equivalent.
Courses taken for pass-fail credit will not satisfy requirements for the major or the honors track.