Anthropology Major, BA (63 Credits)

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This liberal arts and sciences major provides background to prepare students for any vocation, in that a measure of achievement in all careers is success in human relationships. The major is also consistent with employment in a variety of business, government and social service areas.

(NOTE: Students seeking a BA degree must complete one year college/university study or two years high school study of a single world language.)

Required Courses

Anthropology Core Requirements

ANTH 110 - Introduction to Biological Anthropology Credits: (5)
ANTH 110LAB - Biological Anthropology Laboratory Credits: (1)
OR ANTH 309LAB - Skeletal Analysis and Comparison Credits: (2)
ANTH 120 - Introduction to Archaeology Credits: (5)
ANTH 130 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Credits: (5)
ANTH 180 - Introduction to Linguistics Credits: (5)
ANTH 301 - Anthropology: Principles and Assessment Credits: (2)

Anthropology Core Total Credits: 23

Additional Required Courses

ANTH 458 - Senior Comprehensive Survey Credits: (4)
Select 300-level courses from at least three subfields: Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology, Linguistics-Credits: (16)
Advanced (400-level) courses (must include a department-approved, 400-level seminar course) Credits: (16)
Department-approved electives Credits: (4)

Total Credits: 63

College and Department Information

Anthropology and Museum Studies Department
College of the Sciences