Courses at the 400-level

The evolution of the biological and social capacities that made culture the central attribute of humans is examined. Topics include evolution of the human diet, tool making, social interaction, and language. (Formerly ANTH 302.)
4 credit hours

• completion of at least one of the following: ANTH 304, 306, or BIOL 221; or consent of instructor.

The nature of cultural pluralism in American society are examined. Issues of identity, race, ethnicity, and class are explored. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: ANTH 418, SSCI 418, or SSCI 518.
3 credit hours

• completion of at least 6 college credits in any of the social sciences disciplines or consent of department chair.

Selected societies of Native North America are examined as they relate to anthropological concerns and contribute to an understanding of the similarities and variations in cultures of the region.
4 credit hours

• completion of at least 60 college credits and any course in a social or behavioral science, or consent of department chair.

Anthropological concepts and theory are examined within a holistic framework. Students conduct research and complete a senior paper. Required of majors.
4 credit hours

• Senior standing
• ANTH 101
• ANTH 102
• ANTH 103
• ANTH 104
• ANTH 233

The experiences and perspectives of Latinos in the United States are examined. Students cannot credit for both ANTH 461 and SSCI 461.
3 credit hours

• Completion of at least 60 college credits and any course in a social or behavioral science, or consent of department chair.

Directed reading is given in an anthropological area of interest to the student and the instructor.
1-4 credit hours

• completion of at least 75 college credits and consent of advisor, department chair, and instructor with whom student plans to study.

This is an introduction to the techniques and theory of anthropological fieldwork. Students engage in hands-on research. Students may conduct independent/collaborative research under the direction of an instructor.
4-8 credit hours

• completion of at least 75 college credits and consent of Instructor or department chair

This is an introduction to the techniques and theory of anthropological fieldwork. Students engage in hands-on research. Students may conduct independent/collaborative research under the direction of an instructor.
4-8 credit hours

• completion of at least 75 college credits and consent of Instructor or department chair

This is an introduction to the techniques and theory of anthropological fieldwork. Students engage in hands-on research. Students may conduct independent/collaborative research under the direction of an instructor.
4-8 credit hours

• completion of at least 75 college credits and consent of Instructor or department chair

This is an introduction to the techniques and theory of anthropological fieldwork. Students engage in hands-on research. Students may conduct independent/collaborative research under the direction of an instructor.
4-8 credit hours

• completion of at least 75 college credits and consent of Instructor or department chair

A topic is selected and concentrated research undertaken under the supervision of a faculty advisor.
1-4 credit hours

• completion of at least 90 college credits and consent of dean, department chair, and instructor with whom student plans to study.
• or consent of the department chair

Students are placed in positions appropriate to their studies in anthropology, such as in museums and historical preservation agencies. A program of study is designed by the student and supervised by a faculty member.
1-8 credit hours

• completion of at least 60 college credits and consent of instructor and department chair.