Anthropology at UNCG

Anthropology Major Requirement

In addition to the requirements stipulated by The University of North Carolina at Greensboro and the College of Arts and Sciences students wishing to receive a degree in Anthropology must complete these specific requirements:

Minimum 34 semester hours in anthropology above the 100-level to include the following:

Core Courses

  • ATY 213*, 253*, 258, 411, 595

  • Methods-One of the following: ATY 360, 476, 0r 553

  • Five additional ATY courses at the 300 level or above

Although not a requirement beyond the 34 hours minimum, majors may choose to take additional courses in general anthropology or the additional courses may be in one of the sub-disciplines:

  • Archaeology
  • Cultural Anthropology
  • Physical Anthropology

Majors in consultation with a faculty member in the sub-discipline will select the appropriate courses.

*ATY 213 satisfies one GSB; ATY 253 satisfies one GNS