Anthropology Major (34 hours)

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 four subdisciplines of anthropology: archaeology, cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, and linguistic 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
ANTH 4750 - Language and Identity Credits: 3 hours