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 and
society), sociocultural anthropology (comparative study of identity
and power in social contexts from hunter-gatherer to complex urban
settings, with attention to contemporary global movements of peoples
and diasporic social formations), 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
E-mail:anthro@uiuc.edu
Degree title: Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences
Minimum required major and supporting course work equates to 54
hours including 35 hours of Anthropology courses.
General education: The LAS General Education requirements are
set up so students automatically complete the
Campus General Education requirements.
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 391 and at least
2 hours of ANTH 495, 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–Human
Origins and Culture |
| 3 |
ANTH 103–Anthro
In a Changing World |
| 3 |
ANTH 220–Introduction
to Archaeology |
| 3 |
ANTH 230–Sociocultural
Anthropology |
| 3 |
ANTH 240–Biological
Anthropology |
| 3 |
ANTH 270–Linguistic
Anthropology |
| 12 |
Minimum of
12 hours which includes four courses at the 300 or 400 level.
Only one of these four courses may be ANTH 499. |
| 4 |
Elective
in Anthropology |
| 18 |
Courses in
another department. Of these courses, at least 9 hours must
be at the 300 or 400 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 of 300- and 400-level 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.
Minor in Anthroplogy
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.
E-mail: anthro@uiuc.edu
Web address for department: http://www.anthro.uiuc.edu/Department/
| Hours |
Requirements |
| 6 |
Select at
least two of the following courses: |
| |
ANTH 220–Introduction to Archaeology |
| |
ANTH 230–Sociocultural Anthropology |
| |
ANTH 240–Biological Anthropology |
| |
ANTH 270–Linguistic Anthropology |
| 6 |
Minimum of
six hours 300- or 400-level courses. Only 3 hours of ANTH 499
may be used to fulfill this requirement. |
| 6 |
Anthropology
courses at any level |
| 18 |
Total required
hours |
|
|
