Anthropology

May be elected as a departmantal concentration program

An anthropology concentration may prepare students for further advanced training and professional careers in teaching, research, and/or applied anthropology within government and private organizations, but it is not intended primarily as a training-ground for professional anthropologists. An undergraduate concentration in anthropology contributes to a liberal arts education, offering a disciplined awareness of human behavior and social institutions in different times and places.

Prerequisites to Concentration. Cultural Anthropology 101 and Biological Anthropology 161 are recommended.

Concentration Program. Concentrators are expected to include at least one course in each of four subdivisions: biological anthropology, archaeology, ethnology, and linguistics. 27 credits beyond the 100 level are required. Please note that the following courses do not count toward the 27 credit requirement: Cultural 101, 222, Biological 161. It is recommended that students also take at least two cognates that are selected in consultation with their concentration advisor. Students are strongly encouraged to elect at least one undergraduate seminar in anthropology. For students primarily interested in ethnology, we recommend at least one course from each of the following categories: (1) regional courses; (2) topical courses; and (3) theory/method courses. A detailed description of the concentration program is available at the department office.

Honors Concentration. Students interested in scholarly research are encouraged to consider the Honors concentration. Previous participation in the College Honors program is not a prerequisite. Seniors admitted to the Honors concentration normally elect a seminar in their special field of interest: biological anthropology (Division 318, Course 398), archaeology or ethnology (Division 319, Course 398). The seminars give students an opportunity for intensive training and research experience; the Honors concentration normally requires a senior thesis. Interested students should consult an Anthropology concentration advisor.

Teaching Certificate. Students interested in obtaining a secondary teaching certificate with a minor in Anthropology should consult the "Teacher Certification Program" section in this Bulletin and the School of Education Office of Academic Services.

Advising. All anthropology faculty members are available for informal discussion with students during scheduled office hours (check the department office for times). Concentration advisors are available to explain program objectives and requirements and to help with the planning of your concentration program (appointments are scheduled in the department office). Students who elect an anthropology concentration should develop (and file) a preliminary plan listing the courses they expect to take. This should be reviewed with the student's advisor or a concentration advisor each term.