Anthropology B.S.

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Bachelor of Science Degree
College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Geography and Anthropology
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The Bachelor of Science in Anthropology provides students with a solid foundation of disciplinary knowledge that prepares them for diverse professional employment opportunities and graduate school. The Anthropology major encompasses a broad education about human biological, behavioral, and cultural stability and change and the comparative study of contemporary societies and cultures around the planet. Majors will take courses in cultural theory and practice, physical anthropology, and archaeology, in addition to foundational courses in the field of anthropology.

General Education (42 Credit Hours)

see listing of requirements

(It is recommended that students take MATH 1107 Elementary Statistics in Area D of the General Education Program.)

University-Wide Fitness For Living Requirement (3 Credit Hours)

Lower Division Major Requirements (Area F) (18 Credit Hours)

Required:

Foreign language 1002 or higher (or elective from list below if FL 1002 is used in Area B)

ANTH 2201 - Introduction to Anthropology
GEOG 1101 - World Regional Geography
MATH 1107 - Elementary Statistics (or elective from the list below if MATH 1107 is used in Area D)

Electives (6 Credit Hours):

Select any two 1000 or 2000 level courses from HIST, GEOG, PHIL, POLS, PSY, SOC.

Upper Division Major Requirements (39 Credit Hours)

Foundations in Anthropology (15 Credit Hours)

Anthropological Applications (6 Credit Hours)

Upper Division Elective Courses (18 Credit Hours)

Select 18 hours (6 courses) from those listed below. Each student must take at least one course from each of the areas: Cultural Anthropology, Physical Anthropology, and Archaeology.

Cultural Anthropology

Physical Anthropology

Archaeology

Note:

(An approved study abroad course or ANTH 4490 can be used to fulfill a requirement in the Upper Division Elective area with prior approval of the department.)

Related Studies (9 Credit Hours)

Nine hours of upper-division studies beyond the major requirements as approved by the academic advisor. Lower-division courses or additional internships may also be approved when deemed appropriate.

Free Electives (12 Credit Hours)

Any courses in the university curriculum.