Anthropology Undergraduate Major
The major in anthropology provides a broadly based education in the social and biological sciences. The undergraduate program prepares students for careers in many areas, such as cultural resources management (or contract archaeology), archaeological research, forensic sciences, healthservices, cross-cultural field work, community development programs, and museumwork. Anthropology students can continue for advanced degrees in teaching, museology, other social sciences, and anthropology.
Departmental Requirements
| ANTH 301 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 cr |
| ANTH 315 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 cr |
| ANTH 320 | Anthropological Linguistics | 3 cr |
| ANTH 350 | Anthropological Theory | 3 cr |
| ANTH 355 | Physical Anthropology | 3 cr |
| ANTH 406 | Introduction to Anthropological Practice | 3 cr |
Additional electives in anthropology to bring total credits in major to 33, including 27 upper-division course credits
Non-departmental Requirements
In the following courses, a grade of C or better must be earned:
| ENGL 218G | Technical and Scientific Communication | 3 cr |
| or ENGL 318G | Advanced Technical and Professional Communication | 3 cr |
| MATH 120 or above |
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Electives: Sufficient to bring total credits to 128, including 54 upper-division credit hours