Anthropology and Sociology Minor

Minor Requirements

20 credits

Complete 20 credits of ANSC coursework, to include at least 4 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level.

Introductory Course (4 credits)

Complete one of the following:
ANSC-1000Introduction to Anthropology

4 credits

ANSC-1300Introduction to Sociology

4 credits

Anthropology Courses (8 credits)

Complete 8 additional credits from the following:
ANSC-1000Introduction to Anthropology

4 credits

ANSC-1T99Special Topics in Anth/Soc/Criminology

1-4 credits

ANSC-2038Mythology and Folklore

2 credits

ANSC-2042Religion, Magic(k), and Witchcraft

4 credits

ANSC-2179Madness and Civilization

4 credits

ANSC-2205Topics in Anthropology and Environment

4 credits

ANSC-2900Introduction to Social Research

4 credits

ANSC-2905Topics in Anthropology and Sociology

2-4 credits

ANSC-2994Independent Study

1-4 credits

ANSC-2T99Special Topics in Anth/Soc/Criminology

1-4 credits

ANSC-3057Globalization and Its Discontents

4 credits

ANSC-3063Modern Indigenous Cultures

4 credits

ANSC-3997Death and Dying

4 credits

ANSC-3T99Special Topics in Anth/Soc/Criminology

1-4 credits

ANSC-4004Anthropological Theory

4 credits

ANSC-4990Senior Seminar in Anth and Soc

4 credits

ANSC-4994Independent Study

1-4 credits

ANSC-4996Guided Research

1-4 credits

Sociology Courses (8 credits)

Complete 8 additional credits from the following:

ANSC-1300Introduction to Sociology

4 credits

ANSC-1T99Special Topics in Anth/Soc/Criminology

1-4 credits

ANSC-2305Sociology of Supposedly Fun Entertnmnt

2 credits

ANSC-2310Partying

2 credits

ANSC-2900Introduction to Social Research

4 credits

ANSC-2905Topics in Anthropology and Sociology

2-4 credits

ANSC-2994Independent Study

1-4 credits

ANSC-2T99Special Topics in Anth/Soc/Criminology

1-4 credits

ANSC-3300The Sociology of Religion

4 credits

ANSC-3305Social Stratification

4 credits

ANSC-3310Family Sociology

4 credits

ANSC-3997Death and Dying

4 credits

ANSC-3T99Special Topics in Anth/Soc/Criminology

1-4 credits

ANSC-4400Sociological Theory

4 credits

ANSC-4990Senior Seminar in Anth and Soc

4 credits

ANSC-4994Independent Study

1-4 credits

ANSC-4996Guided Research

1-4 credits

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this minor, students will be able to:

  1. Analyze a social or cultural problem utilizing established theories from anthropology or sociology;
  2. Use standard anthropological or sociological methods to demonstrate, test, or develop a particular anthropological or sociological theory;
  3. Articulate practical strategies for becoming informed, involved citizens who can adapt to culturally diverse populations and occupations.