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ANTHROPOLOGY

The Anthropology major and minor are administered by the Department of Anthropology. 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 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 linguistic anthropology (comparative study of languages and communication). Although the student should strive for a topical and geographical balance, an undergraduate may specialize in one of these four branches and may also 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; as staff members in government agencies, social service programs, and business firms in which international understanding of human and social concerns is important; or as independent consultants to such agencies, programs and firms.

MAJOR IN SCIENCES AND LETTERS CURRICULUM

Degree title: Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences

Minimum required major and supporting course work equates to 54 hours including 36 hours of Anthropology courses.

General education: The LAS General Education requirements (see page 130) are set up so that students automatically complete the Campus General Education requirements. The exceptions to this are the Campus Composition II and the Western Cultures requirements which must also be completed.

Minimum hours required for graduation: 120 hours

Departmental distinction: To be eligible for distinction, a student must complete 40 hours of anthropology courses, maintain a 3.6 average in those hours, 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.

All students must discuss their selection of anthropology courses and supporting course work with a departmental adviser.

HOURS REQUIREMENTS

4
ANTH 102-Anthropology: Human Origins and Culture

4
ANTH 103-Introduction to Cultural Anthropology¹

3
ANTH 220-Introduction to Archaeology

3
ANTH 230-Introduction to Social Anthropology and Ethnology

3
ANTH 240-Introduction to Biological Anthropology

3
ANTH 270-Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology

12
Minimum of 12 hours which includes four courses at the advanced level (generally 291, 293, and 300-level), only one of these four courses may be ANTH 398.

4
Elective in Anthropology

18
Courses in another department. Of these courses, at least 9 hours must be at the 300 level. Students may substitute an official minor offered by another department as long as the supporting course work, hours, and level requirements are met.

Twelve hours advanced level (300 and approved 200) Anthropology courses must be taken on this campus.

All foreign language requirements must be satisfied.

A Major Plan of Study Form must be completed and submitted to the LAS Student Affairs Office before the end of the fifth semester (60-75 hours). Please see your adviser.

1. ANTH 104 for honors students

MINOR IN ANTHROPOLOGY

The minor in anthropology may be tailored to each student's individual needs, thus accommodating students with interests as diverse as premedicine, prelaw, geography, and art history.

HOURS REQUIREMENTS

6
Select at least two of the following courses:

ANTH 220-Introduction to Archaeology
ANTH 230-Introduction to Social Anthropology and Ethnology
ANTH 240-Introduction to Biological Anthropology
ANTH 270-Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology

6
Minimum of six hours of advanced level (300 or approved 200) courses: this may not include more than a single offering of ANTH 398.

6
Anthropology courses at any level

18
Total required hours

`HOURS`	`REQUIREMENTS`
4	ANTH 102-Anthropology: Human Origins and Culture
4	ANTH 103-Introduction to Cultural Anthropology¹
3	ANTH 220-Introduction to Archaeology
3	ANTH 230-Introduction to Social Anthropology and Ethnology
3	ANTH 240-Introduction to Biological Anthropology
3	ANTH 270-Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology
12	Minimum of 12 hours which includes four courses at the advanced level (generally 291, 293, and 300-level), only one of these four courses may be ANTH 398.
4	Elective in Anthropology
18	Courses in another department. Of these courses, at least 9 hours must be at the 300 level. Students may substitute an official minor offered by another department as long as the supporting course work, hours, and level requirements are met.

`HOURS`	`REQUIREMENTS`
6	Select at least two of the following courses:
	ANTH 220-Introduction to Archaeology ANTH 230-Introduction to Social Anthropology and Ethnology ANTH 240-Introduction to Biological Anthropology ANTH 270-Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology
6	Minimum of six hours of advanced level (300 or approved 200) courses: this may not include more than a single offering of ANTH 398.
6	Anthropology courses at any level
18	Total required hours