B.A. in Anthropology

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Academic Foundations
First Year Experience requirement4
English Composition requirement6-7
Mathematics requirement3-4
MAT 103 or higher is recommended
Interdisciplinary requirement3
Diverse Communities requirement3
Ethics requirement3
Distributed Disciplinary Foundations
Science requirement6-8
Behavioral and Social Science requirement 16
SOC 100
Introduction to Sociology
Humanities requirement6
Arts requirement3
ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS
University Requirements
Writing Emphasis requirement9
Speaking Emphasis requirement9
Degree Requirements
Language/Culture requirement0-15
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 requirement1-15
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Required Courses
ANT 101Introduction to Biological Anthropology3
ANT 102Introduction to Cultural Anthropology3
ANT 103Introduction to Archaeology3
ANT 330Professionalization in Anthropology1
ANT 459History of Ethnological Theory3
Methods course - Choose one of the following:3
ANT 213
Archaeological Field Techniques
ANT 348
Dimensions of Ethnographic Film/Video
ANT 349
Ethnographic Research Methods
ANT 366
Archaeological Lab Methods
ANT 368
Archaeological Field School
ANT 375
Ethnographic Field School
Anthropology Electives
Select courses in Anthropology totaling 21 cr. 221
Related/Cognate Requirement
LIN 230Introduction to Linguistics3
Capstone Requirement
ANT 495Senior Seminar in Anthropology 33
Total Minimum Credits Required120
1

Anthropology majors must take SOC 100.

2

No more than 6 cr. total can be from ANT 410 and/or ANT 415.

3

This course fulfills the Capstone requirement.

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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.

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
Semester OneCredits
ANT 102 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3
SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology 3
FYE 100XFirst Year Experience 4
MAT XXX or WRT XXX 3
Foreign Language (appropriate level for student) 3
 Credits16
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
 Credits15
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
 Credits15
Semester Four
ANT XXXAnthropology Elective 3
ANT XXXAnthropology Elective 3
Foreign Language (in sequence or culture cluster) 3
Gen Ed Course 3
Gen Ed Course 3
 Credits15
Year Three
Semester Five
LIN 230 Introduction to Linguistics 3
ANT XXXAnthropology Elective 3
ANT XXXAnthropology Elective 3
Foreign Language (final culture cluster, if relevant) or Cognate Course 3
Free Elective 3
 Credits15
Semester Six
ANT XXXAnthropology Elective 3
ANT XXXAnthropology Elective 3
Cognate Course 3
Cognate Course 3
Free Elective 3
 Credits15
Year Four
Semester Seven
ANT 459 History of Ethnological Theory 3
Cognate Course 3
Cognate Course 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
 Credits15
Semester Eight
ANT 495 Senior Seminar in Anthropology 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
 Credits15
 Total Credits121