Department of Anthropology (ANT)
Gregory G. Reck, Chair
Harvard G. Ayers
Patricia D. Beaver
Jefferson C. Boyer
Cheryl P. Claassen
Katharine M. Jack
Susan E. Keefe
Larry R. Kimball
Diane P. Mines
Thomas R. Whyte
The Department of Anthropology is committed to a comparative and holistic
approach to the study of the human experience. The anthropological perspective
provides a broad understanding of the origins as well as the meaning of
physical and cultural diversity in the world--past, present, and future. As
such, the program in anthropology offers the opportunity for understanding
world affairs and problems within the total context of the human experience and
for constructing solutions to world problems which are firmly grounded in that
context. Specifically, the department offers: (1) students of all disciplines
the opportunity to deepen and broaden their knowledge of humankind and of
themselves; (2) a strong preparation for graduate study in anthropology; and
(3) an academic and practical background for those who wish to apply the
anthropological perspective in a wide range of professional careers, such as
social services, education, and archeology.
All majors in anthropology require a minimum of 122 semester hours for the
degree. Social Science teaching licensure with an anthropology concentration
requires 123 semester hours. The Bachelor of Arts degree requires a minor. In
addition to core curriculum, major and minor requirements, electives must be
taken to meet the total required minimum hours. Two semester hours of free
electives OUTSIDE the major discipline are required.
A major in anthropology leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree with a
concentration in general anthropology consists of 36 semester hours including
ANT 1215, 1230, 4425, 4550; a choice of ANT 1220, 2235 or 2335; a choice of ANT
3405 or 3410; and 18 semester hours of electives. In addition, STT 2810 is
strongly recommended. MAT 1010 should be the course taken to fulfill the core
curriculum mathematics requirement. A candidate for the Bachelor of Arts degree
may count NOT more than a total of 40 hours above core curriculum
requirements in anthropology.
A major in anthropology leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree with a
concentration in applied anthropology consists of 36 semester hours including
ANT 1215, 1230, 3550, 4425, 4550, 4900; a choice of ANT 1220, 2235, or 2335; a
choice of ANT 3405 or 3410; other optional courses relevant to the internship
experience selected in consultation with a faculty mentor and approved by the
department chairperson, and the remaining semester hours in electives. In
addition, STT 2810 is strongly recommended. MAT 1010 should be the course taken
to fulfill the core curriculum mathematics requirement. A candidate for the
Bachelor of Arts degree may count NOT more than a total of 40 hours above
core curriculum requirements in anthropology.
A major in anthropology leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree with a
concentration in archeology consists of 36 semester hours including ANT 1215,
1220, 1230, 3120, 4402, 4550; a choice of ANT 2235, 2335, 4110, or an approved
selected topics 3530; a choice of ANT 3250, 3200, or an approved selected
topics 3530; and the remaining semester hours in electives. In addition, STT
2810 and ANT 3405 are strongly recommended. A minor, preferably in biology,
chemistry, geography, geology, history, or physics, is required. A candidate
for the Bachelor Arts degree may count NOT more than a total of 40 hours
above core curriculum requirements in anthropology.
A major in anthropology leading to the Bachelor of Science (non-teaching)
degree with an anthropology career orientation consists of a minimum of 60
semester hours. This includes:
1. Core courses in anthropology consisting of ANT 1215, 1230, 4550; a choice
of ANT 1220, 2235, or 2335; a choice of ANT 3120, 3405, 3410, or 4210; a
choice of ANT 4402, 4425, or 4570; and 12 semester hours of electives in
anthropology.
2. A minimum of 30 semester hours in a career-oriented group of courses
selected from several departments and disciplines. Core courses will be
specified for each group with electives chosen with the consent of the
advisor. Some suggested groups are public/historical archeology and applied
cultural anthropology. Statistics 2810 is required.
Students must have written permission from the department chairperson prior to
declaring this major.
A major in anthropology leading to the Bachelor of Science (non-teaching)
degree with a sustainable development concentration consists of a minimum of
69 semester hours. This includes:
1. Core courses in anthropology consisting of ANT 1215, 1230, 4550, 4570, 4900;
a choice of ANT 1220, 2235, or 2335; a choice of ANT 3405 or 3410; and 12-15
semester hours of electives in anthropology.
2. A minimum of 30 semester hours including:
(a) Six semester hours from the following: CS 1410, GHY 2310, GHY/PLN 2812,
PLN 2410, SOC 3885, TEC 4608, TEC 4618, TEC 4628, TEC 4638, or a course
substitution with an advisor's permission;
(b) Six semester hours of science, three semester hours of which must
include one of the following: BIO 3302 or BIO 3312; and the
remaining three semester hours of science must be above core curriculum
requirements.
(c) Nine semester hours in a geographic/cultural area emphasis chosen in
consultation with an advisor; and
(d) Nine semester hours of electives chosen in consultation with an
advisor.
3. Statistics 2810 is required.
Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences Education
(with teacher licensure and a concentration in Anthropology)
The Bachelor of Science degree and teacher licensure in Social Sciences
education requires 123 semester hours consisting of the core curriculum, the
Social Sciences education core, a concentration, professional education
requirements (see Reich College of Education), and electives (if needed) to
reach the required minimum of 123 hours. The required Social Science core
courses are ANT 1215(MC) and 2400(MC); ECO 2030 and 2040(ND); GHY 1010 and
1020(MC) or GHY 1510 and GHY 1515(MC); HIS 2201 and 2204; PS 1100 and 2130; SOC
1000 and 1100; CI 3100; RE 4630; and STT 2810(ND,C) or ECO 2100(ND). A minimum
grade of "C" is required in CI 3100 and RE 4630 and all professional education
courses. A student majoring in social sciences education should select MAT
1010(W,ND,C) to satisfy the core curriculum mathematics requirement. A
concentration is required in one of the social sciences (anthropology,
economics, geography, history, political science, or sociology).
The concentration in anthropology for the social sciences education degree
requires ANT 1220, 1230, 4425 (MC,W) and six semester hours of electives in
anthropology.
A minor in anthropology consists of 18 semester hours in anthropology
selected in consultation with the department advisor.
The Department of Anthropology offers honors courses at all levels (ANT 1510,
2510, 3510, 4510) which are open to all students who have distinguished
themselves. Students who successfully complete six hours of honors courses and
have earned at least a 3.45 GPA in anthropology are eligible to take ANT 4510,
Senior Honors Thesis. Students who complete nine hours of honors work,
including ANT 4510, with a B average or better will graduate with "honors in
anthropology."
COURSES OF INSTRUCTION IN ANTHROPOLOGY (ANT)
This catalog reflects only the fall and spring semester courses. Courses
offered in summer terms can be found in the Summer Sessions Bulletin.
(For a description of the course abbreviations used in the following list of
courses, see the index for abbreviations.)