Anthropology and Sociology Major (B.A.)

Major Requirements

40 credits

Anthropology and Sociology Core (28 credits)

ANSC-1000	Introduction to Anthropology	4 credits
ANSC-1300	Introduction to Sociology	4 credits
ANSC-2900	Introduction to Social Research	4 credits
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ANSC-3057	Globalization and Its Discontents	4 credits
-	or
ANSC-3063	Modern Indigenous Cultures	4 credits
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ANSC-3305	Social Stratification	4 credits
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ANSC-4004	Anthropological Theory	4 credits
-	or
ANSC-4400	Sociological Theory	4 credits
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ANSC-4990	Senior Seminar in Anth and Soc	4 credits

Anthropology and Sociology Electives (12 credits)

Complete 12 additional credits from the following:

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-2305	Sociology of Supposedly Fun Entertnmnt	2 credits
ANSC-2310	Partying	2 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-3300	The Sociology of Religion	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-4004	Anthropological Theory	4 credits
ANSC-4400	Sociological Theory	4 credits
ANSC-4994	Independent Study	1-4 credits
ANSC-4996	Guided Research	1-4 credits

Outcomes

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

1. Locate and evaluate a broad range of data, methods, and arguments common in anthropological and sociological research;
2. Orally and in writing, effectively communicate complex ideas common in anthropological and sociological research;
3. Discern appropriate empirical methods for testing or developing particular anthropological and sociological theories;
4. Apply individual and collaborative empirical research skills used to investigate social and cultural phenomena; and
5. Articulate practical strategies for becoming informed, involved citizens who can adapt to culturally diverse populations and occupations.