Anthropology
Minor in the College of Liberal Arts
What do all of the different manifestations of the human species have in common? How did this common core of humanity come into being? Can our knowledge of the human species help us improve the human condition?
These are the questions that lie at the heart of anthropology. Anthropology is the holistic study of the human species. Because our species exhibits great diversity, anthropologists study the whole spectrum of human existence across time and space to address fundamental questions about what we are and why.
This transcript-recognized minor is designed for students seeking to build broad expertise in the four subfields of Anthropology, including Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, Linguistic Anthropology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.
How to Declare
ShowTo declare this minor, students should contact the undergraduate advisor in their major department.
Required Courses
ShowStudents must fulfill the following requirements to reach a total of 15 hours of coursework:
Six hours from the following:
- ANT 301: Biological/Physical Anthropology (3 hours)
- ANT 302: Cultural Anthropology (3 hours)
- ANT 304: Introduction to Archaeological Studies: Prehistoric Archaeology (3 hours)
- ANT 307: Culture and Communication (3 hours)
A minimum of nine hours must be completed in residence. Students must earn a grade point average of at least 2.00 in courses taken at the University and counted toward the minor requirements.
