Anthropology Major
Degree: Bachelor of Arts

Anthropology Courses, 100-499 | Anthropology Courses, 500-599

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Required: 122 semester hours, to include at least 36 hours at or above the 300 course level
AOS Code: U101

The General Anthropology Major provides training in human biological, social and behavioral science within the broader framework of a liberal arts education. The program presents a holistic view of the nature of humans in society, past and present, through courses in linguistics, prehistory, physical anthropology, and cultural anthropology. It provides a solid foundation for both a basic liberal arts education as well as for one of the concentrations in anthropology.

College of Arts and Sciences Liberal Education Requirements (CLER) (54-55 hours)

All students must meet the All-University Liberal Education Requirements (AULER). The College of Arts and Sciences, however, has established liberal education requirements for its programs which, while including those of AULER, contain additional requirements in several categories. Therefore, students following this program should adhere to the College requirements. Please note that students who satisfy the College Liberal Education Requirements (CLER) will also satisfy the All-University Liberal Education Requirements (AULER). See a complete description of the College (CLER) requirements and a list of courses meeting AULER/CLER requirements.

Many of the anthropology courses listed as AULER and CLER courses also count towards the anthropology major:

Analytic & Evaluative Studies (AE, CAE): ATY 213, 360

Natural & Life Science (NS, CLS): ATY 253, 331

Non-Western Studies (NW, CNW) ATY 100, 325, 330, 333, 335, 337, 345

Social & Behavioral Science (SB, CSB): ATY 212, 258

Major Requirements

Minimum 24 semester hours in anthropology above the 100-level to include the following.

Core Courses

1. ATY 213, 253, 360, 387, 411

2. Two courses at the 400 or 500 level

3. Electives to complete the major requirements

Although not a requirement beyond the 24 hours minimum, majors may choose to take additional courses in general anthropology. The additional courses may also be in one of the subdisciplines:

Archaeology

Ethnology

Linguistic Anthropology

Physical Anthropology

Majors in consultation with a faculty member in the subdiscipline will select the appropriate courses.

Related Area Requirements

Majors who follow a plan for one of the accelerated master's programs should satisfy the related area requirements for that program.

Electives

Electives sufficient to complete the 122 semester hours required for degree.