ANTHROPOLOGY PROGRAM 

Faculty
Brian D. Bates, M.A., Lecturer in Anthropology and Archaeology
Douglas M. Dalton, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Anthropology
James W. Jordan, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology and Anthropology 

Anthropology focuses on the cultural, social, and biological diversity of human groups in the present, historic, and prehistoric past. This great diversity is examined through the study of patterns of culture, social behavior, language structure, archaeological artifacts, and evolution.
     The objective of the anthropology major is to prepare students for careers in business and industry, government, and human service. Additionally, the major is appropriate preparation for graduate study in anthropology or other social sciences.
     The objective of the minor in anthropology is to acquaint the student with the discipline and to survey the techniques of research used in physical anthropology, linguistics, archaeology, and social cultural anthropology. Research methods, critical thinking, oral and written communication are emphasized. The minor is intended to enhance career possibilities.
     Students with a GPA below 2.25 will not be accepted as majors. Students may reapply after their GPA has increased to 2.25. 

ANTHROPOLOGY MAJOR, B.A., B.S. DEGREE 

A.    General Education Core Requirement. 33 credits.
        See General Education Requirements
        NOTE: Goal 10 (Ethics, 1 credit) may be satisfied through ANTH 461, Senior Seminar in
        Anthropology. 

B.    Additional Degree Requirements, B.A. 9 credits
        Additional Degree Requirements, B.S. 10 credits
        See Additional Degree Requirements 

D.    No grade below C is accepted for graduation in major course work. 

E.     General Electives B.A. Degree: 36 credits
        General Electives B.S. Degree: 35 credits 

F.   Total Credits Required for B.A. in Anthropology  - 120
 Total Credits Required for B.S. in Anthropology  - 120    

MINOR IN ANTHROPOLOGY