Undergraduate Catalog 2021-2022 
    
    Dec 28, 2024  
Undergraduate Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Anthropology, B.S.


The Anthropology major aims to provide its undergraduate anthropology students with a comprehensive introduction to anthropological knowledge through classroom instruction, experiential learning, and directed research opportunities. It provides extra curriculum learning experiences in our coursers and laboratories (Biological and Forensic Anthropology Laboratory [BAFAL] and Antonio J. Waring, Jr. Archaeological Laboratory). We are committed to providing learning skills necessary for continued success in academic and workplace environments, as well as for personal and civic enrichment. Learning Outcomes Students completing the B.S. degree with a major in Anthropology should be able to: Demonstrate a broad base of anthropological knowledge Compare the diversity of cultural practices through time and space Analyze anthropological topics through oral and written communication Collect and assess data ethically using anthropological methods

Learning Outcomes

Students completing the B.S. degree with a major in Anthropology should be able to:

  • Demonstrate a broad base of anthropological knowledge
  • Compare the diversity of cultural practices through time and space
  • Analyze anthropological topics through oral and written communication
  • Collect and assess data ethically using anthropological methods

Requirements


Core Areas A through E: 42 Hours


  

Core Area F, Major Specific Courses: 18 Hours


Remaining Hours selected from: 9 Hours


Major Courses Required: 34 Hours


Anthropological Thought: 3 Hours


Anthropology Capstone: 3 Hours


Linguistics: 3 Hours


Anthropology Upper Division Electives: 9-12 Hours


Numbered 3000 or higher

Minor or Electives (8 of these hours must be at or above the 3000 level): 26 Hours


Total: 120 Hours


Seek Instructor approval for courses below.


No more than 4 individualized study hours from the following count toward the BS in Anthropology.


Degree Requirements with Concentration in Cross-Cultural Health and Spirituality (CCHS)


Core Areas A, B, C, D, & E: 42 Hours


General Education Requirements (Core Curriculum)  

Core Area F, Major Specific Courses: 18 Hours


Remaining Hours selected from: 9 Hours


Major Courses Required for CCHS Concentration: 34 Hours


Anthropological Thought: 3 Hours


Anthropology Capstone: 3 Hours


Religion Focus: 6 Hours


Health and Medical Focus: 6 Hours


Total Degree: 120 Hours


Seek instructor approval for the courses below as they must topically be related to Concentration Subjects.


No more than 4 individualized study hours from the following count toward the BS in Anthropology with CCHS Concentration.