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Anthropology, B.A. Major in


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Program Requirements - Total Semester Hours: 30


Majors:


Of the remaining 12 credits, majors are urged to elect at least two area courses. Recommended electives:


Archaeology Option


Professor Matthews, Adviser
The archaeology sub-field of anthropology is focused on the surviving materials of ancient and historic cultures. The analysis and interpretation of these materials involves distinct practical skills and theoretical approaches within anthropology. For students with an interest in archaeology, the archaeology option provides an anthropological foundation, supplemented by focused training in archaeological techniques, methods and theories. 

 

Program Requirements - Semester Hours: 33


33 semester hours of courses in anthropology.  The following courses are required and include an intensive 6-credit summer archaeological field school.

 

Electives: Semester Hours: 9


Students should select the following courses with a focus in archaeology.

Recommended additional/distribution courses in cognate departments/programs:


See Also: Complete B.A. Requirements


The complete B.A. requirements are available in the Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section of this Bulletin.

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