2010-2011 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Anthropology
- Requirements for a Major in Anthropology
- Suggested Order of Coursework for a Major in Anthropology (B.A.)
- Suggested Order of Coursework for a Major in Anthropology (B.S.)
Requirements for a Major in Anthropology
The wide scope and holistic nature of anthropology mean that students should have opportunities to experience three kinds of coursework: (1) courses concerned with the discipline; (2) courses specializing in a sub-discipline of anthropology; and (3) courses in disciplines related to anthropology.
Majors must complete at least 37-38 hours in the following:
(37 hours for a B.A. degree or 38 hours for a B.S. degree)
Core Courses:
- ANT 204 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
- ANT 206 - Human Origins Credits: 3
- ANT 220 - Introduction to Archaeology Credits: 4
- ANT 310 - Perspectives in Bioanthropology Credits: 4 OR ANT 346 - Kinship and Culture (3 credits)
- ANT 405 - Contemporary Anthropological Theory Credits: 3
- ANT 495 - Practicing Anthropology (capstone) Credits: 3
Cognate Degrees:
Students majoring in anthropology may earn either a B.A. or a B.S. degree. The B.A. degree requires third-semester proficiency in a foreign language and ANT 346; the B.S. degree requires the completion of a one-year sequence in one of the following natural sciences: (BIO 111 & 112, CHM 115 & 116, GEO 111 & 112, or PHY 220 % 221), one upper level natural science course from the same discipline, and ANT 310.
B.A.
- Third-semester proficiency in a foreign language.
- ANT 346 - Kinship and Culture (3 credits)
B.S.
- ANT 310 - Perspectives in Bioanthropology (4 credits)
- One upper level natural science course
- One year of science courses
AND EITHER:
- BIO 120 - General Biology I (4 credits) AND BIO 121 - General Biology II (4 credits)
- CHM 115 - Principles of Chemistry I (5 credits) AND CHM 116 - Principles of Chemistry II (5 credits)
- GEO 111 - Exploring the Earth (4 credits) AND GEO 112 - Earth History (5 credits)
- PHY 220 - General Physics I (5 credits) AND PHY 221 - General Physics II (5 credits)
Other Required Courses:
- 3 credits in sociology
- ANT 300 - Research Methods in Anthropology (3 credits)
-
ANT 307 - Field Techniques and Laboratory Methods in Anthropology (1 to 9 credits)
OR ANT 490 - Practicum: Career-Service (1 to 9 credits)
Electives:
Choose one course from each of the following categories:
Cultural Anthropology:
- ANT 311 - Native Peoples of North America Credits: 3
- ANT 315 - Comparative Religions Credits: 3
- ANT 317 - Advanced Cross-Cultural Linguistics Credits: 3
- ANT 330 - Ethnology of Selected World Areas Credits: 3
- ANT 345 - Perspectives on Globalization Credits: 3
- ANT 346 - Kinship and Culture Credits: 3
- ANT 355 - Migration in Americas Credits: 3
- ANT 360 - Ethnology of Mesoamerica Credits: 3
- ANT 370 - Cross-cultural Perspectives on Gender Credits: 3
Archaeology:
- ANT 325 - Archaeology of North America Credits: 3
- ANT 347 - Environments and Cultures of the Great Lakes Region Credits: 3
- ANT 350 - Archaeology of Mid-East Credits: 3
Biocultural:
- ANT 310 - Perspectives in Bioanthropology Credits: 4
- ANT 316 - Death, Burial, and Culture Credits: 3
- ANT 320 - Culture and Disease Credits: 3
- ANT 340 - Culture and Environment Credits: 3
Note:
Some ANT 380s may meet requirements.
Additional Requirements
In addition, students are required to take either ANT 307 (Field Techniques and Laboratory Methods in Anthropology) or ANT 490 (Practicum). No more than six hours of ANT 307 and ANT 490 combined may count toward the major, though students are encouraged to acquire as many practical experience credits as possible. Field experiences can be in archaeology or cultural anthropology, or students can arrange a practicum in a specific field setting of their interest. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with their advisors at an early point to begin discussing their choice of field experience. Majors are strongly encouraged to complete courses in related cognate areas, to complete an internship, and to participate in career planning events.
A major in anthropology can acquire additional experience in applied, ecological, economic, medical, or urban anthropology, ethnohistory, or a regional emphasis (e.g., Latin America, Middle East, Africa, Great Lakes archaeology). This can be arranged through the advising process, independent study courses (399 and 499), a practicum (490) or Honors Research (498). No more than six hours of 399, 498, and 499 combined may count toward the major.
Suggested Order of Coursework for a Major in Anthropology (B.A.)
First Year
- Electives/General Education
- ANT 204 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3 credits)
- ANT 206 - Human Origins (3 credits)
- Electives/General Education
- ANT 220 - Introduction to Archaeology (4 credits)
Second Year
- First Semester Language
- Electives/General Education
- STA 215 - Introductory Applied Statistics (3 credits)
- Second Semester Language
- Electives/General Education
- ANT Subfield Requirement
Third Year
- Third Semester Language
- ANT Subfield Requirement
- Electives/General Education
- ANT 300 - Research Methods in Anthropology (3 credits)
- Electives/General Education
- ANT Subfield Requirement
- ANT 346 - Kinship and Culture (3 credits)
Fourth Year
-
ANT 307 - Field Techniques and Laboratory Methods in Anthropology (1 to 9 credits)
OR ANT 490 - Practicum: Career-Service (1 to 9 credits)
Suggested Order of Coursework for a Major in Anthropology (B.S.)
First Year
- Electives/General Education
- ANT 206 - Human Origins (3 credits)
- ANT 204 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3 credits)
- Electives/General Education
- ANT 220 - Introduction to Archaeology (4 credits)
Second Year
- First Semester Science
- Electives/General Education
- STA 215 - Introductory Applied Statistics (3 credits)
- ANT Subfield Requirement
- Second Semester Science
- Electives/General Education
Third Year
- Upper Level Science
- ANT Subfield Requirement
- Electives/General Education
- ANT 300 - Research Methods in Anthropology (3 credits)
- ANT Subfield Requirement
- Electives/General Education
- ANT 310 - Perspectives in Bioanthropology (4 credits)
Fourth Year
-
ANT 307 - Field Techniques and Laboratory Methods in Anthropology (1 to 9 credits)
OR ANT 490 - Practicum: Career-Service (1 to 9 credits) - ANT 405 - Contemporary Anthropological Theory (3 credits)
- ANT 495 - Practicing Anthropology (capstone) (3 credits)
Courses of Instruction
- ANT 111 - Peoples of the World Credits: 3
- ANT 204 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
- ANT 206 - Human Origins Credits: 3
- ANT 207 - Language and Culture Credits: 3
- ANT 210 - History of Anthropological Theory Credits: 3
- ANT 215 - Origins of Civilization Credits: 3
- ANT 220 - Introduction to Archaeology Credits: 4
- ANT 300 - Research Methods in Anthropology Credits: 3
- ANT 307 - Field Techniques and Laboratory Methods in Anthropology Credits: 1 to 9
- ANT 310 - Perspectives in Bioanthropology Credits: 4
- ANT 311 - Native Peoples of North America Credits: 3
- ANT 312 - Human Osteology Credits: 4
- ANT 314 - Bioarchaeology Credits: 3
- ANT 315 - Comparative Religions Credits: 3
- ANT 316 - Death, Burial, and Culture Credits: 3
- ANT 320 - Culture and Disease Credits: 3
- ANT 325 - Archaeology of North America Credits: 3
- ANT 340 - Culture and Environment Credits: 3
- ANT 345 - Perspectives on Globalization Credits: 3
- ANT 346 - Kinship and Culture Credits: 3
- ANT 347 - Environments and Cultures of the Great Lakes Region Credits: 3
- ANT 350 - Archaeology of Mid-East Credits: 3
- ANT 355 - Migration in Americas Credits: 3
- ANT 360 - Ethnology of Mesoamerica Credits: 3
- ANT 370 - Cross-cultural Perspectives on Gender Credits: 3
- ANT 380 - Special Topics in Anthropology Credits: 3
- ANT 399 - Independent Readings Credits: 1 to 3
- ANT 405 - Contemporary Anthropological Theory Credits: 3
- ANT 490 - Practicum: Career-Service Credits: 1 to 9
- ANT 495 - Practicing Anthropology (capstone) Credits: 3
- ANT 498 - Honors Research in Anthropology Credits: 3
- ANT 499 - Independent Study and Research Credits: 1 to 4
Social Science Courses
The following are interdisciplinary social sciences courses that may be used for an anthropology major or minor. Consult with your advisor for further information.
- SS 300 - Research Methods in the Social Sciences (3 credits)
- SS 351 - Family & Gender in the Developing World Credits: 3