Requirements for the Minor in Anthropology
The minor in Anthropology offers students the opportunity to explore the rich diversity of cultures around the world. Students majoring in fields such as Art, Business, Communications, Education, History, Political Science, Philosophy, Pre-Law, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Medicine or Psychology will find that anthropological theory and method both complement and challenge their understanding of the world.
Students will be required to take (for 7–8 credits) AN 120 Cultural Anthropology and LB/SO 385 Social Theory. In addition to these two required courses, students must choose two Anthropology topic courses (for 7–8 credits) among those listed. Furthermore, students will choose to take either AN 220 Social Issues or SO 265 Inequality for 4 credits. No more than two courses can jointly fulfill the requirements for the Sociology major or minor and the Anthropology minor. A minimum of eight courses must be taken to receive a double minor in Sociology and Anthropology.
Common Curriculum
Required (7–8 credits)
- AN 120 Cultural Anthropology
- SO 385 Social Theory
Electives
Topics (Two of the following) (7–8 credits)
- AN 150 The Family
- AN 262 Myth, Magic and Religion
- AN 272 Cultures, Conflict and Power
- AN 361 Social Change: Globalization and Culture
Diversity
(One of the following) (4 credits)
- SO 265 Social Inequalities
- AN/SO 220 Social Issues
