Anthropology
Classic anthropology encompasses a multifaceted exploration of humanity, delving into cultural diversity, the interpretation of cultural remains through archaeology, and the study of human evolution. Applied anthropology, on the other hand, extends these foundational principles into practical domains, including salvage archaeology, forensic science, and criminology. It also encompasses critical areas such as healthcare and medicine, civil and native rights advocacy, business management, and public administration, where anthropological insights are applied to address contemporary challenges and improve societal understanding and practices.
Anthropology Minor
The minor increases your awareness of what it means to be human - the range of humanity is revealed. We live in a society, in a world which is multi-ethnic, multi-racial and multicultural. As a student who is skilled at understanding the causes and consequences of human differences, you can be more successful at living and working in this world.
Students who minor in anthropology often choose to major in biology, education, English, geography, geology, history, music, plant science, sociology or psychology.
What do Anthropology minors do?
Most anthropologists work outside academia. For example, an archaeologist may examine a construction site for historical material before a building is constructed. A forensic anthropologist may work closely with law enforcement agencies investigating homicides. A biological anthropologist may assist minority women in maternal and child health care programs. A cultural anthropologist may work with African villagers to structure culturally appropriate social and economic development.
As a student of anthropology, you can learn how to work constructively with varied beliefs and behaviors and become skilled at working in multicultural settings or in organizations where diverse interest groups compete for resources.
Anthropology Minor—24 Total Credits
Required Courses 12 cr. hrs.
- ANTH 100 Introduction to Anthropology
(supporting course - counts 3 cr. hrs. in general education) - SOCI 231 Sociology of Globalization 3 cr.
- SOCI 314 / ANTH 314 Faces of Culture 3 cr.
- SOCI 333 / ANTH 333 Human and Cultural Origins 3 cr.
Choose one of the following:
- SOCI 220 Sociology of Diversity: Race, Class and Gender 3 cr.
- SOCI 220 / ANTH 322 Race and Ethnicity 3 cr.
General Electives in Sociology/Anthropology 12 cr. hrs.
Choose from:
- SOCI 316 / ANTH 316 Social and Cultural Change 3 cr.
- SOCI 326 / WGST 326 Sociology of Gender Roles 3 cr.
- SOCI 331 / ANTH 331/WGST 331 Global Perspectives on Women 3 cr.
- SOCI 332 Environmental Sociology 3 cr.
- SOCI 338 / ANTH 338 Global Perspectives on Health and Disease 3 cr.
- SOCI 342 / WGST 342 Sociology of the Family 3 cr.
- SOCI 395 / ANTH 395 Belize Study Tour 3 cr.
