B.A. in Anthropology
College of the Sciences and Mathematics
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Academic Foundations | ||
| First Year Experience requirement | 4 | |
| English Composition requirement | 6-7 | |
| Mathematics requirement | 3-4 | |
MAT 103 or higher is recommended | ||
| Interdisciplinary requirement | 3 | |
| Diverse Communities requirement | 3 | |
| Ethics requirement | 3 | |
| Distributed Disciplinary Foundations | ||
| Science requirement | 6-8 | |
| Behavioral and Social Science requirement 1 | 6 | |
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Humanities requirement | 6 | |
| Arts requirement | 3 | |
| ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| University Requirements | ||
| Writing Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Speaking Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Degree Requirements | ||
| Language/Culture requirement | 0-15 | |
Demonstrating language proficiency through the intermediate level (202) or demonstrating language proficiency through the elementary II (102) level of a language and further acquiring a cultural foundation. | ||
| Capstone requirement | 1-15 | |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| ANT 101 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANT 102 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANT 103 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| ANT 459 | History of Ethnological Theory | 3 |
| Methods course - Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Archaeological Field Techniques | ||
| Dimensions of Ethnographic Film/Video | ||
| Ethnographic Research Methods | ||
| Archaeological Lab Methods | ||
| Archaeological Field School | ||
| Ethnographic Field School | ||
| Anthropology Electives | ||
| Select seven courses in Anthropology. | 21 | |
| Related/Cognate Requirement | ||
| LIN 230 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| Capstone Requirement | ||
| ANT 495 | Senior Seminar in Anthropology 2 | 3 |
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 120 | |
- 1
Anthropology majors must take SOC 100.
- 2
This course fulfills the Capstone requirement.
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via myWCU regularly. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.
The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| ANT 102 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| SOC 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| FYE 100X | First Year Experience | 4 |
| MAT XXX or WRT XXX | 3 | |
| Foreign Language (appropriate level for student) | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| ANT 101 or ANT 103 |
Introduction to Biological Anthropology or Introduction to Archaeology |
3 |
| MAT XXX or WRT XXX | 3 | |
| Foreign Language (in sequence) | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| ANT 103 or ANT 101 |
Introduction to Archaeology or Introduction to Biological Anthropology |
3 |
| Foreign Language (in sequence or culture cluster) | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| ANT XXX | Anthropology Elective | 3 |
| ANT XXX | Anthropology Elective | 3 |
| Foreign Language (in sequence or culture cluster) | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Semester Five | ||
| LIN 230 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| ANT XXX | Anthropology Elective | 3 |
| ANT XXX | Anthropology Elective | 3 |
| Foreign Language (final culture cluster, if relevant) or Cognate Course | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| ANT XXX | Anthropology Elective | 3 |
| ANT XXX | Anthropology Elective | 3 |
| Cognate Course | 3 | |
| Cognate Course | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Semester Seven | ||
| ANT 459 | History of Ethnological Theory | 3 |
| Cognate Course | 3 | |
| Cognate Course | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| ANT 495 | Senior Seminar in Anthropology | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 121 | |
