Anthropology Major (34 hours)

Anthropology Course Requirements

A major in anthropology consists of a minimum of 34 hours of anthropology courses and must include:

1. Courses

ANTH 2100 - Introduction to Archaeology Credits: 3 hours
ANTH 2400 - Principles of Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3 hours
ANTH 2500 - Introduction to Biological Anthropology Credits: 4 hours

2. One writing intensive course in anthropology as designated in the catalog

3. Six (6) additional hours of course work at the 4000-level or above

4. No more than three (3) hours of course work at the 1000-level

5. A grade of “C” or better in every anthropology class counted toward the major

Additional Information

A student with a major in anthropology is strongly encouraged to take a broad range of courses in all three subdisciplines of anthropology: archaeology, cultural anthropology, and biological anthropology.

Baccalaureate Writing Requirement

Students who have chosen the anthropology major will satisfy the Baccalaureate Writing Requirement by successfully completing one of the following courses:

ANTH 4390 - Issues in South American Ethnography Credits: 3 hours
ANTH 4400 - Ethnography Credits: 3 hours
ANTH 4500 - Primate Behavior and Ecology Credits: 3 hours