B.A. Degree in Anthropology
B.A. Degree in Anthropology
Description
To receive the B.A. Degree in Anthropology, the student must meet the minimum university requirements and specific requirements for the program. Completion of 120 credits is required for this degree which includes the Liberal Arts and Sciences Core (42 credits).
Student Learning Outcomes
- Understand the content of the discipline.
- Apply the concepts of anthropology.
- Understand research methods.
- Ability to use resources effectively.
Core Requirements
( 12 credits )
This core is required of all students who major in one of the Anthropology emphases: Cultural Anthropology or Archaeology.
ANTH 110 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3)
ANTH 115 Introduction to Archaeology (3)
ANTH 120 Introduction to Physical Anthropology (3)
ANTH 445 Seminar in Anthropology (3)
Electives
( 10 credits )
Emphasis in Archaeology Electives:
Students must complete 10 elective credits. If students in this emphasis elect to take ANTH 450 for six credits, they will need to take only seven elective credits in Anthropology courses.
Emphasis in Cultural Anthropology Electives:
Students must take ten elective credits in Anthropology courses.
Emphasis in Archaeology
Program Requirements
In addition to the courses listed below, students in the Archaeology emphasis must also take one archaeology area course, one applied archaeology course, and one upper level cultural anthropology course for a minimum of 18 credits.
ANTH 216 The Paleolithic Age (3)
ANTH 217 The Rise of Civilization (3)
ANTH 300 Archaeology (3)
Emphasis in Cultural Anthropology
Program Requirements
In addition to the courses listed below, students in the Cultural Anthropology emphasis must also take one cultural anthropology area course, one upper level topical course, and one upper level archaeology course for a total of 18 credits.
ANTH 265 Language and Culture (3)
ANTH 348 Ideas of Culture (3)
ANTH 380 Traditional Cultures (3)