Anthropology, B.A. Major in

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Program Requirements - Total Semester Hours: 30

ANTH 1 - (BH) Human Evolution in Anthropological Perspective Semester Hours: 3
ANTH 3 - (BH) Culture, Tradition and Transformation Semester Hours: 3
ANTH 137 - (BH) Race and Ethnicity: an Anthropological Perspective Semester Hours: 3
ANTH 145 - Women and Men in Anthropological Perspective Semester Hours: 3
ANTH 185 - Methods in Anthropology Semester Hours: 3
or
ANTH 186 - Theory in Anthropology Semester Hours: 3
ANTH 191 - Advanced Seminar in Anthropology Semester Hours: 3
Students in ANTH 191 will provide an oral presentation of their research and participate in collaborative discussion on the seminar research theme.

Majors:

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

AH 114 - Tribal Arts Semester Hours: 3
BIO 119 - Organic Evolution Semester Hours: 3
LING 101 - Introduction to Linguistics Semester Hours: 3
or
LING 151 - Phonology Semester Hours: 3

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.