Anthropology/Applied Anthropology, BA

Program code: ANTHNM-APPL

Applied anthropology focuses on the anthropologist as an agent of social change and bridges the gap between theories of cultural behavior and the policies that affect contemporary cultures. The Applied Anthropology Track provides students with a background in anthropological method and theory, a cross-cultural perspective, and an avenue to translate this knowledge into action through internships and research. Contemporary applied anthropologists work in international development, health, human rights, business and marketing, the environment, education, and as advocates for marginalized communities. In consultation with an advisor, each student will develop their own curriculum to build expertise in a specific topical area.

Liberal Studies: 43-44

As outlined in the Liberal Studies Requirements with the following specifications:

Learning Skills: 6 (1)

MATH 217 - Probability and Statistics Credits: 3

Social Science:

GEOG 104 - World Geography: Global Context Credits: 3 (recommended)

Liberal Studies Electives: 6

No courses with ANTH prefix

Major: 33-41

Controlled Electives:

One area course from the following:
ANTH 271 - Cultural Area Studies: Africa Credits: 3
ANTH 272 - Culture Area: China Credits: 3
ANTH 274 - Cultural Area Studies: Latin America Credits: 3
ANTH 314 - Contemporary Native American Cultures Credits: 3
ANTH 370 - Latinos and Diasporas Credits: 3
One additional ANTH elective (300 or 400 level) Credits: 3
One additional ANTH elective (any level) Credits: 3
ANTH 493 - Internship in Anthropology Credits: 3-12 (2)
or
ANTH 460 - Ethnographic Field School Credits: 3-6 (2)

Foreign Language: 0-8

Foreign Language Basic/Elementary II level (102 level) (3)

Free Electives: 35-44 (4)

Total Degree Requirements: 120

(1) ENGL 202 Composition II requirements are fulfilled by the department’s Writing Plan.

(2) An internship or ethnographic field school is highly desirable but may be replaced by 3-6cr of pragmatic skill courses upon approval of the advisor.

(3) Foreign language may be included in Liberal Studies electives.

(4) State System Board of Governors policy states that at least 40 percent of the course work in a degree must consist of courses numbered 300 and above.