B.A. in Anthropology
College of the Sciences and Mathematics
| General Education Requirements | ||
| English Composition requirements | 6 | |
| Mathematics requirement | 3 | |
MAT 103 or higher is recommended | ||
| Public Speaking requirement | 3 | |
| Diverse Communities requirement | 3 | |
| Interdisciplinary requirement | 3 | |
| Science requirement | 6 | |
| Behavioral and Social Science requirement 1 | 6 | |
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Humanities requirement | 6 | |
| Arts requirement | 3 | |
| Student Electives | 9 | |
| Writing Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Language & Culture Requirement | 3-15 | |
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. | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| ANT 101 | Introduction to Anthropology: Biological | 3 |
| ANT 102 | Introduction to Anthropology: Cultural | 3 |
| ANT 103 | Introduction to Anthropology: Archaeology | 3 |
| ANT 459 | History of Ethnological Theory | 3 |
| ANT 495 | Senior Seminar in Anthropology | 3 |
| Anthropology Electives | ||
| Select six courses in Anthropology | 18 | |
| Related/Cognate Requirements | 15 | |
| LIN 230 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| Select additional courses outside of Anthropology approved by the student's advisor | 12 | |
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 120 | |
| 1 | Anthropology majors must take SOC 200 |
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 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 Anthropology: Cultural | 3 |
| SOC 200 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Language - appropriate level for student | 3 | |
| WRT | 3 | |
| MAT | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| ANT 101 | Introduction to Anthropology: Biological (or) | 3 |
| Introduction to Anthropology: Archaeology | ||
| Language in sequence | 3 | |
| General Education | 9 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| ANT 101 | Introduction to Anthropology: Biological (or) | 3 |
| Introduction to Anthropology: Archaeology | ||
| Language in sequence or culture cluster | 3 | |
| General Education | 9 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| ANT elective | 3 | |
| ANT elective | 3 | |
| Language in sequence or culture cluster | 3 | |
| General Education | 6 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Semester Five | ||
| ANT elective | 3 | |
| ANT elective | 3 | |
| LIN 230 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| Final language culture cluster (if relevant) or cognate | 3 | |
| Free elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| ANT elective | 3 | |
| ANT elective | 3 | |
| Cognate Course | 3 | |
| Cognate Course | 3 | |
| Free elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Semester Seven | ||
| ANT 459 | History of Ethnological Theory | 3 |
| 1-2 cognates as needed to complete 15 cr. | 3-6 | |
| Free electives | 6-9 | |
| Credits | 12-18 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| ANT 495 | Senior Seminar in Anthropology | 3 |
| Free electives | 12 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 117-123 | |
