There are two options for completing a major in anthropology, the general option and the evolutionary option. The general option is for those interested in all the subfields of anthropology, as well as for those most interested in cultural anthropology; students who wish to focus on archaeology or biological anthropology also may take the general option. The option in evolutionary anthropology is a more intensive introduction to biological anthropology and archaeology, which also trains students in related sciences.
Option in General Anthropology (Bachelor of Arts)
Students must take a minimum of 36 credits, of which 18 credits are at the 300 or 400 level. One course in each of the subfields of anthropology is required: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (01:070:101), Introduction to Human Evolution (01:070:102), Introduction to Archaeology (01:070:105), and linguistics (01:070:108 or 312, or 01:615:101 or 201). 01:615:201 Introduction to Linguistic Theory counts as a 300-level course toward the six required 300- or 400-level courses in the major. In the junior or senior year, one 400-level course is required. Other anthropology courses may fulfill these subfield requirements, subject to approval by an adviser. One course in environmental policy (11:374:) may be substituted for an anthropology course, out of the remaining electives.
Option in Evolutionary Anthropology (Bachelor of Science)
Students must take a minimum of 50 credits. Requirements are divided among the following three areas:
Basic courses (16-20 credits): 01:070:101, 102, and 105 (anthropology); 01:070:395, or 01:960:211, 212, 285, 379, or 401 (statistics); 01:119:101 and 102, or 01:460:101 and 103 (biology or geology).
One course in each of the following topics in anthropology: (18 credits, of which 12 are at the 300-400 level): 01:070:212, 348, 349, 350, or 354 (primatology); 01:070:204, 210, 310, or 356 (social evolution); 01:070:326, 327, 354, or 390 (skeletal biology/hominid paleontology); 01:070:206, 207, 208, 230, 231, 232, 330, 332, 333, 335, 391, or 392 (prehistoric archaeology); 01:070:213 or 394; 460:330 or 396 (geoarchaeology/ palaeoecology); and one 200-level course or higher in cultural anthropology.
Other requirements (12-16 credits): Other 070 courses, including 01:070:420, 497-498; relevant classes in biology (119), chemistry (160), geology (460), and physics (750). See the undergraduate director for guidance and approval.
