Do you ever wonder what it means to be human? Anthropologists seek to answer this question by investigating the human condition in all times and all places. Human genetics, the origin of our species, the rise and fall of civilizations, world languages, and the wide diversities of peoples, cultures, and religions are just some of the topics you can explore through anthropology. This discipline is the broadest social science and is unique in its cross-cultural and holistic perspectives. The program offers courses in all four of the anthropological sub-disciplines: biological anthropology, anthropological linguistics, archaeology, and cultural anthropology.
A major in anthropology provides a firm basis for exploring careers in museums, aid agencies, business, government, forensics, and teaching. Both majors and non-majors can take part in local and international field and laboratory experiences that provide the opportunity to contribute to current anthropological research. Completing the archaeological field school gives students hands-on experience in excavating an archaeological site. This course trains participants for immediate employment in public archaeology.
ANTHROPOLOGY, B.A. (33-51 credits)
Required: ANTH 211, 213, 362, 380, and 21 additional credits in anthropology chosen in consultation with a departmental advisor. In addition to 30 credits in anthropology, the following courses are required: SOC 211, GEOG 100, and 15 additional credits chosen from biology, history, earth science, geography, or sociology. Students may choose either foreign language competency or quantitative methods core.
ANTHROPOLOGY, MINOR (18 credits)
In addition to ANTH 211, anthropology students will complete nine credits of anthropology courses at the 300-level and an additional six credits of anthropology courses.
LATIN AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN STUDIES, MINOR (18 credits)
Required: 18 credits, chosen from a menu of interdisciplinary course. Courses must be chosen from at least two academic disciplines; at least nine credits must be at the 300- or 400-level.
