The Anthropology undergraduate program offers three different concentrations: Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, Ethnology/Linguistics. Information about each concentration and the courses required to earn a degree are listed below.

Archaeology (36 Credits)
The following courses are required for the Archaeology concentration.

• Anth 101 (3 credits)
• Anth 121L (4 credits)
• Anth 220 (3 credits)
• Anth 320 (3 credits)

Students must also take one additional course from each of three groups (A, B, C) for a total of at least 9 credits:

• Group A: Technical (Anth 371, 372, 373, 375, 473L)
• Group B: Europe, Asia, Africa (Anth 325, 326, 327, 328, 329)
• Group C: North and South America (Anth 321, 322, 323, 324, 329)

Anth 420 may be applied to the above groups, depending on topic.

In addition, a student must complete one additional core sequence within anthropology, plus an elective from a third sub-fields, plus elective credits to complete the minimum of 36 credits in anthropology.

Biological Anthropology (36 Credits)
The following courses are required for the Biological Anthropology concentration.

• Anth 101 (3 credits)
• Anth 150 (3 credits)
• Anth 151L (1 credit)
• Anth 350 (3 credits)
• Anth 351L (4 credits)
• Plus two upper division courses (300–400 level) in biological anthropology (may include Anth 363 or other HEE courses with approval). (6–8 credits).

In addition, a student must complete one additional core sequence within anthropology, plus an elective from a third sub-field, plus elective credits to complete the minimum of 36 credits in anthropology.

Ethnology/Linguistics (36 Credits)
The following courses are required for the Ethnology/Linguistics concentration.

• Anth 101 (3 credits)
• Anth 130 (3 credits)
• Anth 330 (3 credits)
• Plus two area courses (from Anth 331, 332, 337, 343, 345, 384, 387) and two topics courses (from Anth 312, 333, 344, 346, 389)

Anth 340 may be included above, depending on subject matter.

Anthropology Honors Program

REQUIRED Course Work (in addition to 36 hours for major):

1) Anth 498, offered fall semester only. *
2) Anth 497, individual research under guidance of faculty advisor/mentor, * OR
Anth 450, Research Methods for Undergraduates *
3) Copy of final paper must be deposited with the department office.

*In these 6 hours, grades of two A's, OR an A and a B are required.

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