Major in Anthropology

ANTHROPOLOGY BA REQUIREMENTS

In addition to UTA and College of Liberal Arts requirements, the Anthropology BA requires:

  • ANTH 2307 Biological Anthropology
  • ANTH 2322 Global Cultures
  • ANTH 2339 Introduction to Archaeology
  • 1 approved ANTH Methods course
  • 1 approved ANTH Theory course
  • 1 advanced (3000/4000 level) SOCI elective
  • 22 additional hours of approved ANTH electives
  • 6 hours of any MODL languages in addition to the COLA requirement

In addition, all new students (Freshman or transfer) must take either ANTH 1200 (PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES) or the UNIV equivalent course.

MAKE SURE THE COURSE COUNTS BEFORE YOU TAKE IT!

Contact the department advisor, Ms. Lauren Vanpool, for the list of approved courses for method, theory, and electives. The Anthropology program offers at least one Method and one Theory course each semester. These courses are identified as such in the course brochures.

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GET FIELD SCHOOL AND INTERNSHIP CREDIT!

Up to 6 hours of field school credit can be applied to the ANTH electives. To receive credit for a non-UTA field school, students must obtain clearance before attending the field school. Internships can be used toward your degree if approved by the department. Contact the department advisor before you begin your internship. You may also need to coordinate this with a UTA Anthropology faculty member.

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