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Anthropology courses are designed to provide an understanding of human beings and human society with respect to both biology and culture. Students are exposed to a broad historical and comparative framework within which to view the variety of human cultures. Coursework deals with concepts, techniques, and substantive knowledge of the branches of the field, e.g., physical anthropology, social and cultural anthropology, ethnology, archaeology, linguistics, and applied anthropology.

Requirements for the Anthropology Major

A major in Anthropology was approved in January 2002

The anthropology major requires a minimum of 36 credits in anthropology and sociology, 28 of which must be in 2xxx, 3xxx, and 4xxx level courses. These must include:

• Anth 1111 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
• Anth 2101 - Physical Anthropology
• Anth 3411 - Seminar in Anthropological Methodology
• Anth 4901 - Seminar in Anthropological Theory

   One course from:

• Anth 4993 - Directed Study
• Anth 4994 - Senior Honors Project

   One course from:

• Anth 2300 - Variable Topics in Latin American Cultures and Societies
• Anth 2402 - American Indian Ethnography
• Anth 3300 - Variable Topics in Area Studies

Students should choose a faculty adviser as early as possible after declaring the major in anthropology. Up to 4 credits of coursework with a grade of D may be used to meet the major requirements if offset by a sufficient number of higher grades to meet the minimum requirement of a cumulative GPA of C+ in all courses included in the major.

Requirements for the Anthropology Minor

A minimum of 24 credits in anthropology and sociology, 16 of which must be in courses above the 1xxx level, including:

• Anth 1111—Introductory Cultural Anthropology

• Anth 2101—Physical Anthropology

• Anth 3411—Seminar in Anthropological Methodology

 Teacher Preparation Requirements

Students seeking teaching licensure in social studies 5-12 should refer to the Education, Secondary (SeEd) guidelines.

Anthropology students interested in graduate studies in anthropology are encouraged to consult the AAA Guide to Departments in Donna Chollett's office. This volume gives information on all U.S. Anthropology Departments (students, faculty, requirements, support, special facilities, etc.)