Anthropology Undergraduate Curriculum

In 2023, the Anthropology curricula for both the Anthropology B.A. and B.S. programs was updated to include a "technical skills" category in order to increase the job market preparedness of our graduates. Beginning in Fall 2023, the curriculum for Anthropology majors will be as follows.

B.S. Anthropology

36 hours including:

The following required core courses:

• ANTH 1100 - Biological Anthropology
• ANTH 1200 - Cultural Anthropology
• ANTH 1400 - Archaeology

Courses required of all majors include:

• ANTH 2500 - Professionalism in Anthropology
• ANTH 3210 - Anthropological Theory

Select two field or laboratory courses from:

• ANTH 3100 - Ethnographic Methods
• ANTH 2300 - Applied Anthropology
• ANTH 3350 - Archaeological Field Methods
• ANTH 3450 - Laboratory Methods in Archaeology
• ANTH 3550 - Archives, Collections Management, and Curation
• ANTH 3000 - Forensic Anthropology

Select one technical skills course from:

• SOC 2500 - Social Statistics
• THSP 1090 - Public Speaking
• ENGL 4820 - Writing With Style
• ENGL 2820 - Scientific Writing
• GEOL 2100 + L - Intro to GIS and Remote Sensing
• GEOL 1110 + L - Physical Geology
• MATH 2100 - Introduction to Statistics
• IARC 3500 - Introduction to Historical Preservation

There are two years (4 semesters) of Foreign Language required, or a proficiency test.

A primary difference between the Anthropology Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees is that a B.A. degree requires two years of a foreign language. As a field of study based in cross-cultural understandings, fluency in a foreign language is a strong asset for Anthropology majors. Instead of a foreign language, students who select the B.S. degree will simply have more elective classes from outside the major. The second difference between the degrees is that the B.S. degree requires two field/laboratory courses whereas the B.A. degree only requires one.

Students must also complete a minimum of 120 credit hours, including these major requirements and general education requirements (40-41 credit hours). It is recommended that students consult with their academic advisor to choose electives which complement their degree program.

In addition, at least 39 of these hours must be from the 3000-4000 level, 12 of which must be within Anthropology. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in all major and general education courses. For more details, should refer to their academic advisor in the Hub, Ms. Deanna Cameron ([email protected]).

B.A. Anthropology

36 hours including:

The following required core courses

• ANTH 1100 - Biological Anthropology
• ANTH 1200 - Cultural Anthropology
• ANTH 1400 - Archaeology

Courses required of all majors include:

• ANTH 2500 - Professionalism in Anthropology
• ANTH 3210 - Anthropological Theory

Select one field or laboratory course from:

• ANTH 3100 - Ethnographic Methods
• ANTH 2300 - Applied Anthropology
• ANTH 3350 - Archaeological Field Methods
• ANTH 3450 - Laboratory Methods in Archaeology
• ANTH 3550 - Archives, Collections Management, and Curation
• ANTH 3000 - Forensic Anthropology

Select one technical skills course from:

• SOC 2500 - Social Statistics
• THSP 1090 - Public Speaking
• ENGL 4820 - Writing With Style
• ENGL 2820 - Scientific Writing
• GEOL 2100 + L - Intro to GIS and Remote Sensing
• GEOL 1110 + L - Physical Geology
• MATH 2100 - Introduction to Statistics
• IARC 3500 - Introduction to Historical Preservation

A primary difference between the Anthropology Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees is that a B.A. degree requires two years of a foreign language. As a field of study based in cross-cultural understandings, fluency in a foreign language is a strong asset for Anthropology majors. Instead of a foreign language, students who select the B.S. degree will simply have more elective classes from outside the major. The second difference between the degrees is that the B.S. degree requires two field/laboratory courses whereas the B.A. degree only requires one.

Students must also complete a minimum of 120 credit hours, including these major requirements and general education requirements (40-41 credit hours). It is recommended that students consult with their academic advisor to choose electives which complement their degree program.

In addition, at least 39 of these hours must be from the 3000-4000 level, 12 of which must be within Anthropology. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in all major and general education courses. For more details, should refer to their academic advisor in the Hub, Ms. Deanna Cameron ([email protected]).

Anthropology Minor

The total hours for the minor is 18 and a minimum 2.0 average is required in all courses attempted for the minor. 

6 hours must come from:

• ANTH 1100 - Biological Anthropology
• ANTH 1200 - Cultural Anthropology
• ANTH 1400 - Archaeology

3 hours of Anthropology selected from the 2000 level

9 hours of Anthropology selected from the 3000-4000 level

Anthropology Courses

Students who are current in the old catalog can transfer to the new catalog by having their catalog year formally updated in Academic Advising. This request should be made to Deanna Cameron, Anthropology Hub Advisor; [email protected].