Anthropology B.A.

Anthropology B.A.
Eight-Semester Degree Plan

Students enrolling in the eight-semester degree plan should review the Eight-Semester Degree Completion Policy.

State minimum core requirements may vary by individual, based on placement and previous credit granted. Once all core requirements are met, students may substitute with general electives in consultation with their academic advisor.

First YearUnits
FallSpring
ENGL 10103 Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.1)13  
Choose 1 (Satisfies General Education Outcome 2.1):13  
MATH 11003 College Algebra (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 1103)
MATH 11103 Quantitative Reasoning (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 1113)
or any MATH course numbered higher than MATH 11003
Satisfies General Education Outcomes 3.4 and 4.2: 1
ANTH 10143 Introduction to Biological Anthropology
& ANTH 10141 Introduction to Biological Anthropology Laboratory
4  
ANTH 10203 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (ACTS Equivalency = ANTH 2013) (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 3.3 and 4.1)13  
State Minimum Core Humanities or Fine Arts requirement (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.2 or 3.1)13  
ENGL 10203 Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.2)1  3
State Minimum Core Humanities or Fine Arts requirement (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.2 or 3.1)1  3
Science State Mininum Core Lecture with corequisite Lab requirement (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4)1  4
State Minimum Core Social Sciences requirement (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3)1  3
State Minimum Core U.S. History or Government course (Satisfies General Education Outcome 4.2)1  3
Year Total: 16 16
 
Second YearUnits
FallSpring
ANTH 10303 Introduction to Archaeology (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 3.2 and 4.1)13  
State Minimum Core Social Sciences requirement (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3)13  
ANTH Cultural Anthropology subfield course among 3000-4000 level classes3  
General Electives16  
ANTH Biological Anthropology subfield course among 3000-4000 level classes  3
ANTH Archeology subfield course among 3000-4000 level classes  3
ANTH Geographical area course among 3000-4000 level classes  3
ANTH Electives among 3000-4000 level classes  6
Year Total: 15 15
 
Third YearUnits
FallSpring
ANTH Geographical area course among 3000-4000 level classes3  
3000-4000 Level General Electives16  
(or 2000-level Advanced Level Electives)
General Electives16  
3000-4000 level General Electives1  6
General Electives1  10
Year Total: 15 16
 
Fourth YearUnits
FallSpring
ANTH 40103 History of Anthropological Thought (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 1.2, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 5.1, and 6.1)13  
Advanced Level Electives3  
General Electives19  
Advanced Level Electives (as needed to meet 40 hour rule)   3
or General Electives
General Electives1  9
Year Total: 15 12
 
Total Units in Sequence:  120
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Students must complete the State Minimum Core and the requirements of their major(s) as outlined in the Catalog of Studies. These courses also fulfill many, if not all, of the General Education Requirements. Please visit these pages in the links provided and consult with your academic advisor when making course selections to fulfill these requirements.