CSCI104
Essential Computing I (3)
HIST101
World Civilizations I (3) or
HIST102
World Civilizations II (3) or
HIST103
20th Century World (3) or
HIST261
History of U.S. I (3) or
HIST262
History of U.S. II (3)
Core (3)
Core (3)
TOTAL
15 sem. hrs.
Third Semester
Asia and the Middle East Elective (3)
HIST200
The Study of History (3) or
HIST400
Methods of Historical Research (3)
Distribution (3)
Core (3)
Core (3)
TOTAL
15 sem. hrs.
Fourth Semester
Gender, Race, Ethnicity Elective (3)
History Elective (3)
Core (3)
Core (3)
Distribution (3)
TOTAL
15 sem. hrs.
Fifth Semester
The Americas: U.S. and Latin America Elective (3)
Elective (3)
Core (3)
Distribution (3)
Distribution (3)
TOTAL
15 sem. hrs.
Sixth Semester
Gender, Race, Ethnicity Elective (3)
Africa and Europe Elective (3)
History Elective (3)
Free Elective (3)
Free Elective (3)
TOTAL
15 sem. hrs.
Seventh Semester
Gender, Race, Ethnicity Elective (3)
History Elective (3)
Free Elective (3)
Free Elective (3)
Free Elective (3)
TOTAL
15 sem. hrs.
Eighth Semester
Public and Applied History/Research Methodology Elective (3)
Free Elective (3)
Free Elective (3)
Free Elective (3)
Free Elective (3)
TOTAL
15 sem. hrs.
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Anthropology
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology is structured to give the student a
background in theory, methodology and program content. In addition to prepar-
ing the student for possible graduate education the general goal of the program is
to provide the student with the basic anthropological skills of thinking, learning,
and evaluating so that he/she may assume a variety of professional positions and
become a contributing member of society.
Majors in the program have had considerable success in being admitted to grad-
uate schools. Recent graduates have been admitted to the University of Chicago,
Northwestern, Ohio State, Penn State, the University of Pittsburgh, and Case-
Western Reserve University.
I. General Education Requirements
48 sem. hrs.
II. Required Anthropology Courses
15 sem. hrs.
ANTH180
Introduction to Anthropology (3)
ANTH371
Introduction to Archaeology (3)
ANTH372
World Cultures (3)
ANTH381
Anthropological Theory (3)
ANTH385
Introduction to Physical Anthropology (3)
III. Anthropology Electives
18 sem. hrs.
Electives currently available:
ANTH275
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3)
ANTH278
Pre-Columbian Native American Civilization (3)
ANTH279
From Early Man to Early Civilizations in the Old World (3)
ANTH315
Ritual, Myth and Magic (3)
ANTH353
Applied Anthropology (3)
ANTH364
Culture, Illness and Curing (3)
ANTH373
Archaeological Field Studies (3-12)
ANTH374 Indians of North America (3)
ANTH389
Appalachian Culture (3)
ANTH397
Special Topics in Anthropology (1-3)
ANTH490
Independent Study (2-5)
ANTH495
Internship in Anthropology (3-12)
ANTH500
Basic Archaeology for Teachers (3)
ANTH501 Anthropology of Aging (3)
ANTH502 The Archaeology of the British Isles (3)
IV. Required Supporting Course
3 sem. hrs.
MATH260 Elements of Statistics (3)
V. Open Electives
36 sem. hrs.
TOTAL
120 sem. hrs.
Anthropology majors are encouraged to work closely with his/her advisor to con-
struct a sound academic program which best relates to his/her goals and interests.
Majors are strongly encouraged to complete an internship program during his/her
senior year. Internship sites are arranged by the student and his/her advisor.
Further, students are encouraged to participate in the program's Archaeology
Field School. When available, overseas study is encouraged.
The organizational and analytical skills learned by Anthropology majors have led
them to professional employment in a wide array of professional positions.
BACHELOR OF ARTS ANTHROPOLOGY
(Suggested Eight-Semester Sequence)
First Semester
ENGL101
College Writing Skills (3)
MATH104
Finite Math (3)
ANTH180
Intro to Anthropology (3)
Core (3)
Core (3)
TOTAL
15 sem. hrs.
Second Semester
CSCI104
Essential Computing I (3)
ENGL102
Specialized College Writing and Research Skills (3)
ANTH371
Introduction to Archeology (3)
Core (3)
Core (3)
TOTAL
15 sem. hrs.
Third Semester
ANTH372
Cultures of the World (3)
MATH260
Elements of Statistics (3)
HPE Elective (3)
Core (3)
Core (3)
TOTAL
15 sem. hrs.
Fourth Semester
ANTH381
Anthropology Theory (3)
ANTH385
Introduction to Physical Anthropology (3)
Core (3)
Distribution (3)
Distribution (3)
TOTAL
15 sem. hrs.
Fifth Semester
Anthropology Elective (3)*
Anthropology Elective (3)*
Free Elective (3)
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