B.A. in Anthropology

College of the Sciences and Mathematics
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
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 459History of Ethnological Theory3
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 230Introduction to Linguistics3
Capstone Requirement
ANT 495Senior Seminar in Anthropology 23
Total Minimum Credits Required120
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.

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
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
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