Global Cultures and Languages: Anthropology
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Outcomes & Careers
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85%
Successful Outcomes Rate
Students graduating with degrees from the Department of History and Anthropology report being employed or furthering their education six months after graduation.
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$95k
Anthropology & Archaeology Teachers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for anthropology and archaeology postsecondary teachers is $95,140.
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$67K
Anthropologists & Archeologists
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for anthropologists and archaeologists is $66,810.
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$78k
Urban Planner
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for an urban planner is $77,750.
Anthropology (BA) Degree Map
Explore the courses you'll need to complete your degree.
What You'll Study
The Anthropology curriculum includes 49 hours specific to this major. Students are also expected to complete a minimum of 120 required credits, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours.
Global Cultures & Languages Core
(49 Hours – Minor Required)
Required Courses:
- AN101 Observing Cultures (3)
- AN181 Intro to Cultural Anthropology (3)
- PS104 Comparative Political Systems (3)
- 9 Hours of Same Foreign Language (9)
Choose 3 Hours From:
- FR220 French Literature (3)
- GN220 German Literature (3)
- SN220 Hispanic Literature (3)
- LI220 Fiction & the Human Experience (3)
Choose 3 Hours From:
- GG150 Peoples & Places of the World (3)
- Other Foreign Language (3)
Anthropology Option Courses
Required Courses:
- AN182 Introduction to Archaeology (3)
- AN183 Introduction to Biological Anthropology (4)
- AN493 Anthropology Theory Seminar: Cultural/Linguistics (3)
Choose 9 Hours:
- AN317 Ethnographic Field Methods (3)
- AN341 Intro to Linguistic Anthro (3)
- AN380 Human Evolution & Adaptations (3)
- AN382 Archaeology: Method & Theory (3)
Choose 6 Hours:
- AN313 Archaeology Fieldwork (3)
- AN319 Archaeology Lab (3)
- AN333 Applied Anthropology (3)
- AN355 Special Topics in Anthropology (3)
- AN360 Mesoamerican Civilizations (3)
- AN375 Anthropology of Religion (3)
- AN381 North American Archaeology (3)
- AN415 Forensic Anthropology (3)
- AN551 Historical Archaeology Field School (3)
- EN486 Sociolinguistics (3)
- FR306 Contemporary France (3)
- GN320 German Culture and Civilization (3)
- GO340 Remote Sensing (3)
- HP410 Museum Studies (3)
- SN300 Spanish American Culture (3)
- UI308 Cultural/Physical Landscapes (3)
- UI339 North American Indians (3)
Some requirements may be fulfilled by coursework in major program.
- Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 hours
- Constitution Requirement – 3 hours
- Written Communication – 6 hours
- Oral Communication – 3 hours
- Natural Sciences – 7 hours (from two disciplines, one to include a lab)
- Mathematics – 3 hours
- Humanities & Fine Arts – 9 hours (from at least two disciplines)
- Additional requirements – 5 hours (to include UI100 for native students)
- Civics examination
Freshman Year
Fall Semester (16 Hours)
- UI100 (1)
- EN100 (3)
- AN183 (4)
- FR/GN/SN100 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
- AN181 (3)
- AN182 (3)
- FR/GN/SN120 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester (15 Hours)
- AN101 (3)
- FR/GN/SN200 (3)
- Minor Course (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
- FR/GN/SN220 (3)
- AN Elective (3)
- Minor Course (3)
- Minor Course (3)
- General Education (3)
Junior Year
Fall Semester (15 Hours)
- AN341 (3)
- AN382 (3)
- PS104 (3)
- Minor Course (3)
- Elective (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
- AN Elective (3)
- Minor Course (3)
- Minor Course/Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
Senior Year
Fall Semester (15 Hours)
- AN317 (3)
- GG150/Foreign Language (3)
- Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
- AN380 (3)
- AN493 (3)
- Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
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