Program: Anthropology, B.S. - Kennesaw State University

Apr 01, 2025

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

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Program Description

The Bachelor of Science with a major 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.

This program is a part of the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences .

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Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation Policies

Admission Requirements

This program does not have specific admission requirements and only admission to Kennesaw State University is required. For more information, please visit the Admissions section of the Catalog.

Graduation Requirements

Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in Academic Policies 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION .

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Program Course Requirements

Core IMPACTS Curriculum (42 Credit Hours)

General Education Core IMPACTS Curriculum

Statistics Pathway

This program recommends the Statistics Pathway with students taking the following courses in the General Education Core IMPACTS: STAT 1401 in Mathematics & Quantitative Skills, and DATA 1501 in Applied Math.

Core Field of Study (18 Credit Hours)

Students must earn a “C” or better in these courses.

Required Courses (6 Credit Hours)

Elective Courses (12 Credit Hours)

Select 6 credit hours of 1000-2000 level ANTH coursework. AND Select 6 credit hours of 1000-2000 level coursework from the following prefixes: ANTH, HIST, GEOG, PHIL, POLS, PSYC, SOCI, WLC.

Major Requirements (15 Credit Hours)

Students must earn a “C” or better in these courses.

Foundations in Anthropology (9 Credit Hours)

Anthropological Applications (6 Credit Hours)

Major Electives (18 Credit Hours)

Students must earn a “C” or better in these courses. Select 18 credit hours from the following list of courses or any other 3000-4000 level ANTH course not listed. Each student must take at least one course from each of the areas: Cultural Anthropology, Biological Anthropology, and Archaeology.

Cultural Anthropology

Biological Anthropology

Archaeology

Note:

A study abroad course with prior approval of the department or ANTH 4490: Special Topics in Anthropology can be used to fulfill a requirement in the Major Electives area.

University Electives (27 Credit Hours)

In accordance with KSU Graduation Policy , students must earn a grade of “D” or better in these courses while maintaining a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA.

Upper-Division Electives (12 Credit Hours)

Select 12 credit hours of 3000-4000 level coursework from the University Catalog.

Free Electives (15 Credit Hours)

Select 15 credit hours of 1000-4000 level coursework from the University Catalog.

Anthropology, B.S.