Anthropology
Anthropology is the study of the human condition and experience over both time and space. It sets itself apart from other social sciences in its holistic aspiration to understand all aspects of humankind: past, present and future; cultural and biological. This holistic approach is reflected in the primary subdisciplines of study including archaeology, cultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology, physical anthropology, and applied anthropology. Anthropology is both the study and celebration of the diversity of human lifeways, reminding us that despite our different cultures, we are all members of the human family and share a common nature and a common destiny.
Across subdisciplines and geographical areas at NDSU we take a critical approach to understanding human variation, past, present, and future. Our focal geographical areas include North America, Latin America, the Caribbean, and South Asia with other areas of the world represented throughout the curriculum.
Major Requirements
Major: Anthropology
Degree Type: B.A. or B.S.
Required Degree Credits to Graduate: 120
General Education Requirements for Baccalaureate Degree
- A list of approved general education courses is available here .
- General education courses may be used to satisfy requirements for both general education and the major, minor, and program emphases, where applicable. Students should carefully review the major, minor, and program emphases requirements for minimum grade restrictions, should they apply.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Communication (C) | 12 | |
| College Composition I | ||
| College Composition II | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
Upper Division Writing † | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning (R) † | 3 | |
| Science and Technology (S) † | 10 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts (A) † | 6 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (B) † | 6 | |
| Wellness (W) † | 2 | |
| Cultural Diversity (D) *† | ||
| Global Perspectives (G) *† | ||
| Total Credits | 39 | |
| * | May be satisfied by completing courses in another General Education category. |
| † | May be satisfied with courses required in the major. Review major requirements to determine if a specific upper division writing course is required. |
Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree – The completion of a minor program of study, a second major, or a second degree is required.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree – Second year language proficiency at college level required.
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences College Requirements
An additional 9 credits are required by the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences for all Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degree programs of study, except the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, the Bachelor of Music degree, Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree, and the Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AH&SS College Requirements | ||
Courses used to satisfy any general education requirement cannot be used to also count toward the AH&SS College Requirements. A minimum of three credits is required in each of the 3 following areas for a total of 9 credits. Choose only those courses with the prefixes listed for each area. A course with the WGS prefix can only be used in one area. | ||
| Area One: Humanities | 3 | |
ARB, ENGL, FREN, GERM, HIST, HUM, PHIL, RELS, SPAN, or WGS | ||
| Area Two: Social Sciences | 3 | |
ANTH, CJ, COMM, EMGT, POLS, SOC, or WGS | ||
| Area Three: Fine Arts | 3 | |
ARCH, ART, ENVD, LA, MUSC, or THEA | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropology Core Requirements | ||
| SOC 110 | Introduction to Sociology (May satisfy general education category S) | 3 |
| ANTH 111 | Introduction to Anthropology (May satisfy general education category S and D) | 3 |
| 200 Level Core: Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Archaeology and Prehistory | ||
| Human Origins | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology: Peoples of the World | ||
| *Theory: | 3 | |
| Analysis & Interpretation in Archaeology | ||
or ANTH 480 | Development of Anthropological Theory | |
| *Methods: | 3 | |
| Archaeological Research Methods | ||
or ANTH 481 | Qualitative Methods in Cultural Anthropology | |
| Senior Capstone: | ||
| ANTH 489 | Senior Capstone In Anthropology | 1 |
| Major Electives 300-400 Level: | 18 | |
Other courses may qualify to substitute for the 300-400 level courses. Substitutions must be approved by the adviser and department chairperson prior to course enrollment. These include internships, field schools, archaeology lab credits, etc. | ||
| Total Credits | 37 | |
| * | Other courses may qualify to substitute for the Theory and Methods courses. Substitutions must be approved by the adviser and department chairperson prior to course enrollment and paperwork must be file with the Office of Registration and Records. |
Minor Requirements
Anthropology Minor
Minor Requirements
Required Credits: 18
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ANTH 111 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
| SOC 110 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Electives: Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Archaeology and Prehistory | ||
| Human Origins | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology: Peoples of the World | ||
| Additional Electives | ||
| Two anthropology courses at the 300-400 level | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Minor Requirements and Notes
- A minimum of 8 credits must be taken at NDSU.
