Program Overview

Anthropology — Archaeology Concentration, BA

Introduction

Anthropology explores what it means to be human. Anthropology is the scientific study of humankind in all the cultures of the world, past and present. This study includes humankind’s physical development and creation of diverse lifestyles. The cross-cultural approach of Anthropology provides a framework for understanding all the diverse facets of what it means to be human.

Why Consider an Archaeology Concentration in Anthropology Major?

Archaeology is the “cultural anthropology” of the human past. It uses scientific field work and laboratory techniques to investigate past human societies and the processes and effects of cultural evolution through the study of material remains. The Anthropology Department has a small, but growing program in archaeology. Our program is active in regional prehistoric and historic archaeology. Both undergraduate and graduate students’ participation in fieldwork is encouraged, and necessary if one is to enter the field professionally. Unlike some professions, archaeology can be entered on some levels with a B.A. degree, although M.A. and Ph.D. work offer greater opportunities.

Student Resources

• Department Website: Anthropology
• Department advising: See the program’s advising webpage for more information
• Degree Works: Current students should also log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.
• Career Services Center: Connect major to a career
• Sample Careers:
  • Archaeologist
  • International Studies
  • Ethnologist
  • Museum Curator
  • Museums (collections, education, and research)
  • Science Journalism
  • Science Communication
  • Overseas Consultant
  • Researcher
  • Forensic science

How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

To declare an Anthropology — Archaeology Concentration, BA, a student must have completed the following requirements:

• ANTH 201 and ANTH 301 and either ANTH 210 or ANTH 215 or ANTH 247 (ANTH 247 may be substituted with LING 201, LING 204, or HNRS 217).

Advising Tips

Students are advised to declare their major early in their academic career. Anthropology advisors will provide information about the program, help develop a plan of study and answer any questions.

Grade Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors.

Requirements (80 credits)

• ANTH 201 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (Credits: 5)
• ANTH 210 - Introduction to Archaeology (Credits: 5)
• ANTH 215 - Introductory Biological Anthropology (Credits: 5)
• ANTH 247 - Intro to Linguistic Anthropology (Credits: 5) (LING 201 or LING 204 or HNRS 217 may be substituted)
• ANTH 301 - Anthropological Theory (Credits: 5)
• ANTH 335 - Quantitative Methods in Anthropology (Credits: 5) or another basic statistics course under advisement
• ANTH 496 - Portfolio Assembly (Credits: 1)
• One course from:
  • ANTH 330 - Religion and Culture (Credits: 5)
  • ANTH 338 - Economic Anthropology (Credits: 5)
  • ANTH 350 - The Ecology of Human Variation (Credits: 5)
  • ANTH 353 - Sex and Gender in Culture (Credits: 5)
  • ANTH 424 - Medical Anthropology (Credits: 5)
  • ANTH 440 - Science and Technology Studies (Credits: 5)
  • ANTH 453 - Women of the Global South (Credits: 5)
  • ANTH 481 - Childhood and Culture (Credits: 5)
• One course from:
  • ANTH 361 - Indigeneity and Colonialism (Credits: 5)
  • ANTH 362 - Anthropological Perspectives on Asia (Credits: 5)
  • ANTH 365 - Latin American Perspectives (Credits: 5)
  • ANTH 462 - Critical Issues in Indigenous Northwest Studies (Credits: 5)
  • ANTH 463 - Critical Issues in East and Southeast Asia (Credits: 5)
  • ANTH 465 - Critical Issues in Mexico and Central America (Credits: 5)
  • ANTH 476 - Borderlands (Credits: 5)
• Two courses from:
  • ANTH 308 - Hunter-Gatherer Societies in World Prehistory (Credits: 4)
  • ANTH 310 - Monuments, Cities, and Taxes (Credits: 5)
  • ANTH 314 - Archaeology of North America (Credits: 5)
  • ANTH 316 - Aztec, Inca, and Maya Archaeology (Credits: 5)
• Two courses from:
  • ANTH 406 - Archaeological Method and Theory (Credits: 5)
  • ANTH 410 - Archaeological Analysis and Interpretation (Credits: 5)
  • ANTH 411 - Archaeology of Northwestern North America (Credits: 5)
  • ANTH 428 - Cultural Resource Management (Credits: 4)
• Two courses from:
  • ANTH 420 - Human Osteology and Forensic Anthropology (Credits: 5)
  • ANTH 422 - Nutritional Anthropology (Credits: 5)
  • ANTH 470 - Museology Studies (Credits: 3-5)
  • ANTH 479 - People of the Sea and Cedar Internship (Credits: 1-6)
• 12 credits of supporting courses in sciences, history or mathematics selected under advisement. Strongly recommended courses include:
  • ENVS 422 - Advanced Spatial Analysis (Credits: 4)
  • ENVS 427 - Soil Landscapes (Credits: 4)
  • GEOL 310 - Geomorphology (Credits: 5)
  • GEOL 316 - Paleontology (Credits: 4)
  • GEOL 413 - Fluvial Geomorphology (Credits: 4)
  • GEOL 415 - Sedimentology and Stratigraphy (Credits: 4)
• Elective credits in anthropology
• Note: only one 100-level course will count towards this major.
• Note: ANTH 312 Field Course in Archaeology or equivalent field experience recommended.

University Graduation Requirements

• General University Requirements
• Writing Proficiency Requirement (WP)
• 180 Minimum Total Credits
• 60 Minimum Upper Division Credits
• Residency Requirement
• Minimum Grade Requirements
• Final Quarter Requirement