Anthropology, B.A.

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For additional programs and courses in this department, see Sociology and Anthropology .

Major Requirements

39 credit hours, to include the following:

Core Foundational Courses

SOA 105 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
SOA 165 - Introduction to Archaeology
SOA 205 - Introduction to Physical Anthropology

Method and Theory Sequence

SOA 200 - Research Methods in Social Sciences: Quantitative
SOA 201 - Social Theory
SOA 202 - Research Methods in Social Sciences: Qualitative
SOA 401 - Anthropological Theory

Fieldwork/Internship

At least two credit hours from the following:

SOA 295 - Research Practicum
SOA 385 - Chicago Field Study
SOA 497 - Internship *
SOA 499 - Independent Study *

Note:

*Must be approved by department. See SOA department chair for opportunities. Examples include independent studies covering or connected to Richter funded research, Field Museum internship, Chicago Term, approved study abroad or approved field schools.

Topical and Area Courses

SOA 155 - Native Americans
SOA 240 - Applied Economic Anthropology
SOA 345 - Religion, Ritual and Symbol
SOA 363 - Mayas, Aztecs and Their Neighbors
SOA 421 - Indigenous Peoples and the State

Interdisciplinary Elective

Three credit hours from the following:

ECN 100 - Economics of Social Issues
ENV 120 - American Culture and the Environment
GWS 100 - Introduction to Sex, Gender and Sexuality
PSC 102 - Introduction to International Relations
PSY 100 - Psychology: Science of Behavior

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