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.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to: 

1. Identify, describe, and apply foundational theoretical paradigms from within anthropology’s subfields.
2. Describe how anthropology is a holistic discipline and demonstrate ways in which multiple anthropological disciplines are used to explain human phenomena, advance scientific inquiry, and solve issues related to social justice.
3. Describe how anthropological questions, theory, and perspectives have changed our understanding of human diversity and human relations historically and contemporaneously.
4. Identify, interpret, and critically analyze anthropological research and appropriately cite sources.
5. Describe and explain appropriate quantitative and qualitative methods for anthropological research and identify interdisciplinary approaches for data collection and analysis.
6. Design, conduct, and write up an original, theoretically informed, research proposal and/or project in anthropology while accounting for time frame, region, and study group.
7. Explain and analyze examples of ethical and legal issues in anthropology in and outside of academia.
8. Assess career avenues grounded in an anthropological perspective and build transferable skills through an internship or research practicum experience.
9. Communicate anthropological knowledge through oral, written, and data presentation for diverse audiences.

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

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Admissions, Enrollment, and Graduation Criteria

Admissions Criteria

Admission to this program is open to all students who meet Kennesaw State University’s general admission standards. Visit the Admissions  section of the Catalog for more details.

Enrollment Criteria

This program does not have specific enrollment requirements. 

Graduation Criteria

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

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Program Course Requirements