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Anthropology Major
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Degree: Bachelor of Arts
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.

Requirements


I General Education Core Requirements (GEC)
See complete GEC requirements and approved course listings for all categories.
Students may select courses for:
Sem hrs
Literature (GLT) 3
Fine Arts (GFA) 3
Philosophical, Religious, Ethical Principles (GPR) 3

Historical Perspectives on Western Culture (GHP)

Mathematics (GMT) 3
Reasoning and Discourse (GRD)
ENG 101 or FMS 103 or RCO 101, and one
additional GRD course
6

Department specifies courses for:

One additional GLT course (student may select)

3

Natural Sciences (GNS)
ATY 253 and one other GNS course with a
different departmental prefix

6-7

Social and Behavioral Sciences (GSB)
ATY 213 and one other GSB course

6


II General Education Marker Requirements
See details and courses. It is possible to meet all GE Marker Requirements while completing the GE Core requirements or courses required by the major/concentration.

Students may select courses for:
Sem hrs
Global/Global-Nonwestern Perspectives (GL/GN)
12 hours of courses carrying GL/GN markers;
at least one course must carry the GN marker.

12

Any Writing Intensive (WI) Course
In addition to this WI Marker requirement, students must also complete a second WI course within the major. All programs have identified at least one course among their major requirements which is taught as Writing Intensive.

3


III College of Arts and Sciences Additional Requirements (CAR)
See requirements and approved courses.

Historical Perspectives on Western Culture
either a GHP/GPM or GMO course
3
Natural Sciences
one additional GNS/GLS or GPS course
3-4
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GSB)
one additional GSB course
3
Foreign Language (GFL)
Intermediate-level proficiency in one language, demonstrated by placement test, or completion of coursework through course number 204
0-12
Writing Intensive Courses (WI)

A total of four WI courses


IV 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

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

  • 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.


V 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.


VI Electives

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


Accelerated Master's Programs for Anthropology Majors

Interested students should see Accelerated Master's Programs for Undergraduates for details about the BA in Anthropology/MBA or MA in Economics program requirements.

 
 
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