Program Overview

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Anthropology

Overview

Engage in meaningful study about human life, from our hominid origins millions of years ago to the wide-ranging spectrum of populations in the world today. Anthropology is the study of all aspects of human existence. Students in this Bachelor of Arts program learn to ask questions about essential components of the human experience, such as language, cultural development, environment and biology. Guided by respected anthropologists, students hone their ability to describe, interpret and predict human behavior, a skill applicable to industries as far-reaching as journalism and technology. The coursework relies on an integrated approach that focuses on four subdisciplines: cultural, linguistic and biological anthropologies, plus archaeology. The School of Anthropology is ranked among the top five programs in the country.

Program Details

Sample Courses

• ANTH 303: Gender and Language
• ANTH 320: Ancient Civilizations
• ANTH 406: Gender and Social Identity

Career Fields

• Academia
• Journalism
• Social work
• Law
• Advocacy

Level of Math

• General Knowledge

This strand involves the general understanding and appreciation of how mathematics is used to solve problems in everyday life. The G-strand does not prepare a student for any further work grounded in mathematics and assumes the student will not proceed beyond the basic Foundations level noted above. Thus only those students whose major requires the most general knowledge of mathematics should take this strand.

Level of Second Language

• 4th Semester Proficiency

Fourth-semester skill level in a second language is required. B.A. degree students may fulfill this requirement with one of the following options:

• Scoring the equivalent of fourth-semester skill level on an entrance or placement examination administered by The University of Arizona.
• Completion of a two-course sequence beyond the second semester of post-secondary language instruction.
• Completion with a C or higher of a 300- or 400-level language course at the post-secondary level.
• Completion of one course beyond the third semester in combination with an AP (Advanced Placement) score, IB (International Baccalaureate) score or a CLEP (College Level Entrance Program) score determined by the individual language department.
• An AP, IB, or CLEP language score determined by individual language departments
• A minimum of one semester study abroad in a language program approved by the appropriate language department as the equivalent of fourth-semester skill level.

Pre-major Required?

• No

This Major's College

• College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Degree

• Bachelor of Arts

Sample Plans

2025, Anthropology

• 4-Year Sample Plan
• Map Transfer Coursework
• Plan Ahead with a Transfer Pathway

First Year

1st Semester

• LING 123 or PHIL 110 (3 credits)
• ENGL 101 (3 credits)
• GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
• Second Language (4 credits)
• ANTH 197 (Recommended) (1 credit)
• Introduction to the General Education Experience (Entry Course) (1 credit)

2nd Semester

• ENGL 102 First Year Composition (3 credits)
• GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
• GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
• GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
• Second Language (4 credits)

Second Year

3rd Semester

• GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
• GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
• ANTH Core I (3 credits)
• ANTH Core I (3 credits)
• Second Language (4 credits)

4th Semester

• ANTH Core I (3 credits)
• ANTH Core II (3 credits)
• GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
• Second Language (4 credits)
• General Education Portfolio (Exit Course) (1 credit)

Third Year

5th Semester

• ANTH Upper Division (3 credits)
• ANTH Upper Division (3 credits)
• ANTH Upper Division (3 credits)
• Minor Course (3 credits)
• General Elective (3 credits)

6th Semester

• ANTH Upper Division (3 credits)
• ANTH Upper Division (3 credits)
• Minor Course (3 credits)
• General Elective (3 credits)
• General Elective (3 credits)

Fourth Year

7th Semester

• ANTH UD Writing Emphasis Course (3 credits)
• ANTH Upper Division (3 credits)
• Minor Course (3 credits)
• Minor Course (3 credits)
• General Elective (3 credits)

8th Semester

• ANTH Upper Division (3 credits)
• Minor Course (3 credits)
• Minor Course (3 credits)
• General Elective (3 credits)
• General Elective (1 credit)