Majors, Minors & Requirements

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN ANTHROPOLOGY/SOCIOLOGY

A total of forty-eight (48) credits as follow

  1. Anthropology/Sociology 103 and 105.
  2. Anthropology/Sociology 261 and 262. (to be taken by junior year)
  3. Anthropology/Sociology 275. (to be taken junior year)
  4. Anthropology/Sociology 486. (to be taken senior year)
  5. Six additional courses (24 credits) in Anthropology/Sociology.

The six elective courses are chosen in conference with departmental faculty members and should reflect the student’s specific interests and needs. Students may count one cognate course toward this requirement.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN ANTHROPOLOGY/SOCIOLOGY

A total of twenty-four (24) credits as follows:

  1. Anthropology/Sociology 103 or 105.
  2. Anthropology/Sociology 275.
  3. Four non-introductory courses.

HONORS IN ANTHROPOLOGY/SOCIOLOGY

  1. Courses required: fulfillment of the requirements for a major in the department.
  2. Honors tutorial: Anthropology/Sociology 495-496, and a substantial research paper in an area of special interest to the candidate.
  3. Superior grades in senior seminar.