What does an anthropology major study?
Anthropologists study almost everything that has to do with being human and we do this from a comparative perspective. That is, what can the study of the role of kinship among the Chickasaw Indians tell us about how we rely on our own kin system? How can the reconstruction of the subsistence strategies of our earliest ancestors help us understand economic and environmental issues that face us today. If we understand the way in which power was achieved and maintained among the ancient Maya of Central America, will it provide insight into campus politics. We offer a broad range of courses dealing with human evolution, the culture of peoples from around the world and through time, human adaptation, both biological and cultural, as well as archaeology. In addition to class room and laboratory courses, we offer summer field schools which allow undergraduates to learn first hand about doing anthropology.
What can I do with an anthropology degree?
Some of our undergraduates are working as archaeologists for private firms that specialize in archaeological survey as part of an environmental impact evaluation. Some use their background in social science effectively in the business world. Many have gone on to graduate study in anthropology as well as law and medicine. Click here for more information about entering the job market with an anthropology degree.
What are the requirements for an anthropology major or minor?
ANTHROPOLOGY B.A. Requirements
• A Major in Anthropology for the B.A degree requires 24 semester hours, including Anthropology 303, 304, 305, and 409
• A minor may be taken in anthropology. (18 hours). A anthropology major may minor in sociology, and vice versa.
REQUIRED COURSES
303. CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY. In this course, students will examine the fundamental
principles, concepts, and methods used in cultural anthropology and ethnographic work. (3).
304. BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY. The course draws on data from studies of primate behavior, human paleontology, and population genetics in order to explore the course of human evolution and the nature of biological variation in modern humans. (3).
305. ARCHAEOLOGY. Archaeology is the subfield of anthropology that studies people through the recovery and analysis of their material and physical remains. This course outlines the history of archaeology, its methods, and contributions to understanding humankind. (3).
409. ANTHROPOLOGICAL THEORY. The course will provide a historical overview of the major theoretical trends in anthropology. (3).
How can I get advised about majoring in anthropology?
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