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 evolution and the comparative study of contemporary societies and cultures around the planet. Majors must select one of four concentrations:

Cultural Applications and Practice, which prepares students to work in culturally diverse workplaces or with diverse clientele
Forensic Anthropology, which provides knowledge, training, and skills in human osteology and its applications in a forensic context
Applied Archaeology, which educates students in archaeological techniques needed for employment in government and contract archaeology positions
Geographic Information Systems Applications in Anthropology, which focuses on the informationtechnology and cartographic skills necessary for many anthropological research positions

General Education (42 Credit Hours)

see listing of requirements

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

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

Required:

Foreign language 1002 or higher (3 Credit Hours)

Electives (6 Credit Hours):

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

Upper Division Major Requirements (39 Credit Hours)

Foundations in Anthropology

Anthropological Applications

ANTH 3396

Upper Division Elective Courses

Select 21 hours (7 courses) from those listed below. Each student must take at least one course from each of the areas: Cultural Anthropology, Physical Anthropology, Archaeology.

Cultural Applications and Practice

Physical Anthropology

ANTH 4402

Archaeology

Note:

(An approved study abroad experience 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 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.