Requirements for the B.A. Degree
Intended for students who desire
general training in anthropology within a liberal arts curriculum. Thirty term hours of anthropology
are required, of which 21 must be advanced. Of the 30 hours, ANTH 2301 is required.
However, all candidates for the B.A. major must take at least three term hours in each subfield of
anthropology (i.e., archaeology, cultural/social anthropology, anthropological linguistics, and
physical anthropology). To learn more about degree requirements, visit the Dedman College website.
Requirements for the B.S. Degree
Intended for students who wish more
specialized training in anthropology, it provides a strong foundation for students intending to
pursue a graduate degree. Thirty-six term hours of anthropology are required, of which 24 must be
advanced. Of the 36 hours, the following courses are required: ANTH 2301, 2315, 2363, and either
4366 or 5334; six term hours of fieldwork-related study (generally 5381 or 5382 and 4333 or 5681);
one of the following: 3361 or 5359; and either 4399 or three term hours of independent study
(4191, 4192, 4291, 4292, or 4391, or 4392). In addition, three term hours of statistics
(ANTH 3322 or equivalent, generally STAT 2331), and six term hours of foreign language are
required. To learn more about degree requirements, visit the
Dedman College website.
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