Anthropology Courses. 36 hours (including
ANTH
102, ANTH
103, ANTH
220, ANTH
230, ANTH
240, and ANTH
270).
Supporting Course Work. 18 hours (chosen in consultation with an
adviser).
Anthropology, which views human biology, behavior and society (both
past and present) in a cross-cultural perspective, combines scientific
and humanistic interests in a modern social sciences framework. It
includes of biological anthropology (biological diversity and
evolutionary history of human and nonhuman primates), archaeology
(human prehistory and the organization and growth of technology),
sociocultural anthropology (comparative study of social structures and
institutions from hunter-gatherer settings to urban settings), and
anthropological linguistics (comparative study of languages and
communications). Although the student should strive for a topical and
geographical balance, an undergraduate may specialize in one of these
four branches and also may study some world cultural area intensively
through an area studies program. Anthropology is an appropriate major
for those seeking a general liberal education; for those preparing for
professional study and careers in law, medicine, or commerce; and for
those planning further graduate study in anthropology. Professional
anthropologists work as research scientists and teachers in museums,
universities, and archaeological surveys or as staff members in
government agencies, social service programs, and business firms in
which international understanding of human and social concerns is
important.
The 36 hours in anthropology must include ANTH
102,
ANTH 103
(or
ANTH 104
for honors students),
ANTH 220,
ANTH 230,
ANTH 240, and
ANTH 270.
Four
courses totalling at least 12 hours in anthropology must be at the
advanced level (generally
ANTH 291,
ANTH 293,
and 300-level courses); only one
of these four courses may be ANTH
398. All students must discuss their selection of anthropology
courses and supporting course work with a departmental
adviser. Students must take 18 hours of supporting course work in
another department. At least 9 hours of the supporting course work
must be at the advanced level. Students may substitute an official
minor offered by another department as long as the supporting course
work hours and level requirements are met.
Departmental Distinction. To be eligible for distinction, a
student must maintain a 4.6 average in 40 hours of anthropology
courses, including at least 2 hours of ANTH
291 and at least 2 hours of ANTH
293, and submit a thesis for judgment by the departmental honors
board.
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