Current Graduate Courses

Fall 2025

ANTH

  • A610 Anthropological Theory 3 Credits

    Anthropological Theory

    Traces the development of the science of anthropology. Presents key leaders and theoretical paradigms, concluding with contemporary practice. Special Note: Graduate students will be assigned more in-depth projects, additional class readings, and mentoring positions for undergraduates. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing and admission to the Master of Arts in Anthropology, Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, or Bachelor of Science in Anthropology May be stacked with: ANTH A410

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    View detailed information for CRN:70422 851 MW 11:30AM - 12:45AM BMH 235 Harrod, Ryan August 25 - December 13 3
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  • A611 Archaeological Theory 3 Credits

    Archaeological Theory

    Provides a survey of theoretical approaches and practice in contemporary archaeology. Includes class discussions based on readings, and student presentations. Special Note: Graduate students will be assigned more in-depth projects, additional class readings, and mentoring positions for undergraduates. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing and admission to the Masters of Arts in Anthropology, Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, or Bachelor of Science in Anthropology May be stacked with: ANTH A411

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    View detailed information for CRN:70423 851 MW 10:00AM - 11:15AM BMH 116 Smith, Gerad August 25 - December 13 2
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  • A630 Adv Soc Sci Research Methods 3 Credits

    Adv Soc Sci Research Methods

    Introduces in depth the modes of scientific data gathering, analysis and interpretation in the social sciences. Includes the logic of scientific inquiry, research design, data collection and analysis, reporting results, community/partner collaboration, ethics in social science research, and grant proposal preparation. Special Note: Graduate students will be assigned more in-depth research, additional class readings and mentoring positions for undergraduates. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing May be stacked with: ANTH A430 and SOC A430

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    View detailed information for CRN:76366 851 MW 1:00PM - 2:15PM BMH 119 Ogilvie, Kristen August 25 - December 13 2
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  • A664 Adv Culture & Globalization 3 Credits

    Adv Culture & Globalization

    Explores critically the relationship between culture and globalization. Examines global capitalism and ethnographic experiences in the context of transnational migration and diasporas, and the influence of new information technologies and media on cultural values, beliefs and practices. Special Note: Graduate students will be assigned more in-depth research, additional class readings and mentoring positions for undergraduates. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing May be stacked with: ANTH A464

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    View detailed information for CRN:75639 851 Spiers, Kent August 25 - December 13 2
  • A680 Adv Analyt Techn Arch/Bioanth 4 Credits

    Adv Analyt Techn Arch/Bioanth

    Critically examines data quality, sampling, quantification and interpretation of material remains with an emphasis on laboratory methods. Topics vary by semester and may include human osteology, zooarchaeology, lithics, ceramics and archaeobotany, among others. Special Note: May be repeated two times with a change of subtitle. Graduate students will be assigned more in-depth research, additional class readings and mentoring positions for undergraduates. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing May be stacked with: ANTH A480

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    View detailed information for CRN:75649 601 M 2:30PM - 4:20PM BMH 243 Taivalkoski, Ariel August 25 - December 13 0
    View detailed information for CRN:75649 601 W 2:30PM - 5:15PM BMH 243 Taivalkoski, Ariel August 25 - December 13 0
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  • A695 Anthropology Practicum 1 - 3 Credits

    Anthropology Practicum

    Engages in an anthropology practicum in the public or private sector. Emphasizes the application of anthropological skills under the supervision of a professional anthropologist. Special Note: Arranged practicum between graduate advisor and an outside mentor. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing and admission to the Masters of Arts in Anthropology, Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, or Bachelor of Science in Anthropology

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    View detailed information for CRN:71828 701 - ARR ARR Harrod, Ryan August 25 - December 13 3
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  • A698 Individual Research 1 - 3 Credits

    Individual Research

    Engages student in supervised field, laboratory and/or library research that precedes research capstone activities (thesis research or applied project). Special Note: Students may enroll for variable credit, but at least two credits are required for graduation. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits.

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    View detailed information for CRN:71830 601 - ARR ARR Harrod, Ryan August 25 - December 13 3
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Summer 2025

ANTH

  • A654 Adv Studies Culture & Ecology 3 Credits

    Adv Studies Culture & Ecology

    Explores in depth cultural and ecological systems, examining sociopolitical dimensions of environmental change and ecological knowledge. Special Note: Graduate students will be assigned more in-depth research, additional class readings and mentoring positions for undergraduates. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing May be stacked with: ANTH A454

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    View detailed information for CRN:51157 551 Ogilvie, Kristen May 19 - July 19 1
  • A695 Anthropology Practicum 1 - 3 Credits

    Anthropology Practicum

    Engages in an anthropology practicum in the public or private sector. Emphasizes the application of anthropological skills under the supervision of a professional anthropologist. Special Note: Arranged practicum between graduate advisor and an outside mentor. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing and admission to the Masters of Arts in Anthropology, Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, or Bachelor of Science in Anthropology

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    View detailed information for CRN:51509 301 - ARR ARR Dunstan, Adam May 19 - August 2 0
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Spring 2025

ANTH

  • A620 Research Design 1 Credits

    Research Design

    Applies method and theory of research design to students' capstone research (thesis or applied project). Covers developing a research question, conducting a literature review, and writing a research prospectus.

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    View detailed information for CRN:30113 001 W 4:00PM - 4:50PM BMH 241 Harrod, Ryan January 13 - May 3 0
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  • A655 Adv Studies in Culture/Health 3 Credits

    Adv Studies in Culture/Health

    Surveys and evaluates the relationship of human culture to health and disease. Includes ancient disease and impact on human evolution, interrelationship between biology and culture, alternative health systems, and applicability to contemporary problems. Special Note: Graduate students will be assigned more in-depth research, additional class readings and mentoring positions for undergraduates. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing May be stacked with: ANTH A455

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    View detailed information for CRN:35599 251 MW 2:30PM - 3:45PM BMH 119 Harrod, Ryan January 13 - May 3 4
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  • A658 Adv Applied Ethics in Anth 3 Credits

    Adv Applied Ethics in Anth

    Examines critically the ethical issues that confront anthropologists and archaeologists, and the responsibilities they have to the public, the discipline, their colleagues, and members of the communities with whom they are working. Course topic will vary with focus on a different subfield of anthropology. Special Note: May be repeated once with a change of subtitle. Graduate students will be assigned more in-depth research, additional class readings and mentoring positions for undergraduates. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing May be stacked with: ANTH A458

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    View detailed information for CRN:35601 251 TR 1:00PM - 2:15PM BMH 243 Smith, Gerad January 13 - May 3 0
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  • A687 Adv Field Methods Cultrl Anth 1 - 8 Credits

    Adv Field Methods Cultrl Anth

    Applies cultural anthropological research techniques by completing field-based research as a class project. Projects vary each semester but may include archival/historical research and contemporary ethnographic projects. Methods may include qualitative and quantitative data collection with an emphasis on ethnographic research techniques. Special Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits. Graduate students will supervise undergraduate tasks under supervision of instructor. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing and instructor approval May be stacked with: ANTH A487

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    View detailed information for CRN:35603 251 - FIELD TBA Ogilvie, Kristen January 13 - May 3 4
    View detailed information for CRN:35603 251 MW 1:00PM - 2:15PM BMH 243 Ogilvie, Kristen January 13 - May 3 4
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  • A690E Adv Culture Environment Place 3 Credits

    Adv Culture Environment Place

    Examines and evaluates relationships among human culture, space and place with attention to the constructions and perceptions of the physical environment. Special Note: May be repeated once with a change of subtitle. Graduate students will be assigned more in-depth research, additional class readings and mentoring positions for undergraduates. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing May be stacked with: ANTH A490E

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    View detailed information for CRN:35605 251 R 11:30AM - 12:45AM BMH 241 Taivalkoski, Ariel January 13 - May 3 0
    View detailed information for CRN:35605 251 T 11:30AM - 12:45AM BMH 119 Taivalkoski, Ariel January 13 - May 3 0
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  • A695 Anthropology Practicum 1 - 3 Credits

    Anthropology Practicum

    Engages in an anthropology practicum in the public or private sector. Emphasizes the application of anthropological skills under the supervision of a professional anthropologist. Special Note: Arranged practicum between graduate advisor and an outside mentor. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing and admission to the Masters of Arts in Anthropology, Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, or Bachelor of Science in Anthropology

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    View detailed information for CRN:36544 201 - ARR ARR Harrod, Ryan January 13 - May 3 0
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  • A698 Individual Research 1 - 3 Credits

    Individual Research

    Engages student in supervised field, laboratory and/or library research that precedes research capstone activities (thesis research or applied project). Special Note: Students may enroll for variable credit, but at least two credits are required for graduation. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits.

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    View detailed information for CRN:30117 202 - ARR ARR Taivalkoski, Ariel January 13 - May 3 1
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    View detailed information for CRN:30119 204 - ARR ARR Dunstan, Adam January 13 - May 3 1
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    View detailed information for CRN:35606 201 - ARR ARR Smith, Gerad January 13 - May 3 1
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  • A699P Applied Capstone Project 1 - 6 Credits

    Applied Capstone Project

    Engages student in applied research activities conducted under the supervision of a graduate committee for a research capstone applied project. Special Note: Students may enroll for variable credit, but at least three credits are required for graduation. Offered during all semesters. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Registration Restrictions: Faculty advisor approval

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    View detailed information for CRN:36244 002 - ARR ARR Harrod, Ryan January 13 - May 3 1
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  • A699T Thesis Research 1 - 6 Credits

    Thesis Research

    Engages student in independent research conducted under the supervision of a graduate committee for a research-based thesis. Special Note: Students may enroll for variable credit, but at least three credits are required for graduation. Offered during all semesters. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Registration Restrictions: Faculty advisor approval

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    View detailed information for CRN:35607 201 - ARR ARR Ogilvie, Kristen January 13 - May 3 0
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