The anthropology major provides students with an understanding of human society in terms of its biological and cultural aspects in the widest historical and comparative framework. This major provides a useful background for students interested in careers in education, research, government service, and other employment where a knowledge of human relations is important.
The requirements for the anthropology major are 30 credits as follows:
1. 21 credits in anthropology that must include
21:070:204 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
An anthropological seminar (topics vary by year, prerequisites: 21:070:204 and two other 300-level anthropology courses, or permission of instructor).
18 additional credits from anthropology
2. 6 additional credits from anthropology or sociology. With departmental approval, related courses offered in other departments may be applied toward the major.
