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-1000	Introduction to Anthropology	4 credits
ANSC-1300	Introduction to Sociology	4 credits

Anthropology Courses (8 credits)

Complete 8 additional credits from the following:

ANSC-1000	Introduction to Anthropology	4 credits
ANSC-1T99	Special Topics in Anth/Soc/Criminology	1-4 credits
ANSC-2038	Mythology and Folklore	2 credits
ANSC-2042	Religion, Magic(k), and Witchcraft	4 credits
ANSC-2179	Madness and Civilization	4 credits
ANSC-2205	Topics in Anthropology and Environment	4 credits
ANSC-2900	Introduction to Social Research	4 credits
ANSC-2905	Topics in Anthropology and Sociology	2-4 credits
ANSC-2994	Independent Study	1-4 credits
ANSC-2T99	Special Topics in Anth/Soc/Criminology	1-4 credits
ANSC-3057	Globalization and Its Discontents	4 credits
ANSC-3063	Modern Indigenous Cultures	4 credits
ANSC-3997	Death and Dying	4 credits
ANSC-3T99	Special Topics in Anth/Soc/Criminology	1-4 credits
ANSC-4004	Anthropological Theory	4 credits
ANSC-4990	Senior Seminar in Anth and Soc	4 credits
ANSC-4994	Independent Study	1-4 credits
ANSC-4996	Guided Research	1-4 credits

Sociology Courses (8 credits)

Complete 8 additional credits from the following:

ANSC-1300	Introduction to Sociology	4 credits
ANSC-1T99	Special Topics in Anth/Soc/Criminology	1-4 credits
ANSC-2305	Sociology of Supposedly Fun Entertnmnt	2 credits
ANSC-2310	Partying	2 credits
ANSC-2900	Introduction to Social Research	4 credits
ANSC-2905	Topics in Anthropology and Sociology	2-4 credits
ANSC-2994	Independent Study	1-4 credits
ANSC-2T99	Special Topics in Anth/Soc/Criminology	1-4 credits
ANSC-3300	The Sociology of Religion	4 credits
ANSC-3305	Social Stratification	4 credits
ANSC-3310	Family Sociology	4 credits
ANSC-3997	Death and Dying	4 credits
ANSC-3T99	Special Topics in Anth/Soc/Criminology	1-4 credits
ANSC-4400	Sociological Theory	4 credits
ANSC-4990	Senior Seminar in Anth and Soc	4 credits
ANSC-4994	Independent Study	1-4 credits
ANSC-4996	Guided 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.