- Completion of one of following concentrations:
1888 - Anthropology
33 hours including Anthropology 152, 208, 210, 211, 302, 314 and 414; 3 hours of approved anthropology field and laboratory courses; 3 hours of sociology; additional hours of anthropology electives to complete concentration.
1892 - Sociology
33 hours including Sociology 151, 312, 313, 314, 414; Anthropology 152 or 208; plus 15 hours of sociology/anthropology electives of which at least 9 hours are in sociology at the 300-400 level. These 15 hours must include at least 3 hours selected from Sociology 305, 307, 345.
- 2.0 average in all anthropology and sociology courses
- Minimum of 39 hours of 300 and 400 level courses.
- Electives to complete 120 hours.
- Additional requirements.
*Also satisfies requirement in the major.
Sociology and Anthropology: Anthropology; Sociology (B.S.)
- General Education
- Rhetoric and Composition: Two approved courses in rhetoric and composition (6 hours)
- Mathematics: One approved mathematics course (3 hours)
- Statistics: One approved statistics course (Sociology 250* recommended) (3 hours)
- Natural Sciences: Two approved natural science courses, at least one including a laboratory component (7-8 hours)
- Humanities and Fine Arts: Two approved humanities and fine arts courses, one from fine arts and one from either (6 hours)
- Cultures and Civilizations: Option A: Western Humanities I and II and Non-Western Cultures and Civilizations other than Anthropology OR Option B: World Civilization I, II, III (9 hours total)
- Behavioral and Social Sciences: Two approved behavioral or social science courses in two different disciplines, other than Sociology and Anthropology (6 hours)
Major and Related Courses
- One approved intensive writing course; English 279 recommended.
- Completion of one of following concentrations:
2880 - Anthropology
33 hours including Anthropology 152, 208, 210, 211, 302, 314 and 414; 3 hours of approved anthropology field and laboratory courses; 3 hours of sociology; additional hours of anthropology electives to complete concentration.
2892 - Sociology
33 hours including Sociology 151, 312, 313, 314, 414; Anthropology 152 or 208; plus 15 hours of sociology/anthropology electives (at least 9 hours at 300-400 level) with 12 of the 15 hours in sociology. These 15 hours must include at least 3 hours selected from Sociology 305, 307, 345.
- 2.0 average in all anthropology and sociology courses
- Minimum of 39 hours of 300 and 400 level courses.
- Electives to complete 120 hours.
- Additional requirements.
*Also satisfies requirement in the major.
SOCIOLOGY, ANTHROPOLOGY, AND GEOGRAPHY MINORS
4660 - Sociology
A student may obtain a minor in sociology by successfully completing Sociology 151 plus 15 other hours in sociology, at least 9 of which are at the 300 or 400 level.
Total: 18 hours.
Minimum 2.0 average in all courses attempted for the minor.
4510 - Anthropology
A student may obtain a minor in anthropology by successfully completing Anthropology 152; 6 hours from Anthropology 207, 208, 210 and 211; and 9 hours of anthropology at the 300 or 400 level. Total: 18 hours. Minimum 2.0 average in all courses attempted for the minor.
4570 - Geography
A student may obtain a minor in geography by successfully completing Geography 101 and 104 plus 12 other hours in geography, at least 9 of which are at the 300 or 400 level.
Total: 18 hours.
Minimum 2.0 average in all courses attempted for the minor.
ANTHROPOLOGY COURSES (ANTH)
152 Introduction to Anthropology (3)
Cultural and biological development of human society as interpreted by the anthropologist from the remains of prehistoric life and the culture of contemporary humans. Every semester.
199r Special Projects (1-4)
Individual or group projects. On demand. Prerequisite: approval of Department Head.
207 Physical Anthropology (3)
An examination of the biological origins and current diversity of humans and their closest primate relatives (monkeys and apes). This is achieved through the scientific study of evolution, particularly human evolution, using genetics, fossils, animal studies and data on human variation through the world. Every semester. Lecture 3 hours.
208 Cultural Anthropology (3)
The comparative study of culture, social organization, economics, government, education, religion, language, and arts in various primitive and present societies; cultural integration and change. Every semester.
210 Anthropological Linguistics (3)
A first course in the nature of language and the analysis of linguistic structures with special reference to non-western languages. Fall semester.
211 Introduction to Archaeology (3)
The study of human prehistoric and historic past as derived from the archaeological record. Basic techniques, methods, theoretical approaches, and major conclusions of archaeological investigation. Every semester.
229 Peoples and Cultures of Latin America (3)
This course is a general introduction to the peoples and cultures of Latin America. Topics cover the sociopolitical and economic systems of indigenous peoples, rural-urban migration, peoples of the rainforests and their interaction with the local ecology, labor migration to the United States, and the survival of native culture in Latin America.
302 Anthropological Theory (3)
A systematic survey of the development of major theories in anthropology with particular attention to theories of culture. Spring semester. Prerequisite: 9 hours of anthropology or approval of instructor.
305 Sex and Gender (3)
Evolutionary and cross-cultural analysis of formation of sex and gender in human societies, with special focus on the relative status of women, and the development of masculine and feminine differences in communication and activities. Prerequisite: Anthropology 152 or 207 or 208 or 210, or approval of instructor. May be registered as Women’s Studies. 305. No credit for both Anthropology 305 and Women’s Studies 305.
