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Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
Anthropology is the holistic, comparative study of human diversity. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Anthropology provides students with a solid foundation in the contemporary theory, practice and application of the discipline and an understanding of global human diversity with a special emphasis on the cultures, lifeways and contemporary social issues of Alaska and the Circumpolar North. The program prepares students in intercultural fluency, critical thinking and research skills through coursework, applied research experiences and fieldwork. Graduates find opportunities in education, health care, museums, social services, international development agencies, governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, marketing and publishing. Many graduates also pursue graduate degrees in anthropology, law, public health, public policy, social work and other fields.
Admission RequirementsComplete the Admission Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees.
Graduation Requirements- Complete the General University Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees.
- Complete the General Education Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees.
- Complete the following major requirements:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| ANTHÂ A202 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTHÂ A205 | Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTHÂ A210 | Linguistic Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTHÂ A211 | Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTHÂ A410 | Anthropological Theory | 3 |
| ANTHÂ A458 | Applied Ethics in Anthropology 1 | 3 |
| Ethnographic Courses | ||
| ANTHÂ A200 | Alaska Native Cultures | 3 |
| ANTHÂ A390A | Arctic and Subarctic Cultures 1 | 3 |
| ANTHÂ A390B | World Cultures 1 | 3 |
| or ANTH A390C | Comparative Culture Studies | |
| Methodology Courses | ||
| Complete six credits from at least two of the following courses: 2 | 6 | |
ANTHÂ A415 | Applied Anthropology | |
ANTHÂ A430 | Research Methods in Cultural Anthropology | |
ANTHÂ A431 | Field Methods in Archaeology and Bioanthropology | |
ANTHÂ A477 | Cultural Resource Management | |
ANTHÂ A480 | Analytical Techniques in Archaeology and Bioanthropology 1 | |
ANTHÂ A487 | Field Methods in Cultural Anthropology | |
| Topical/Theoretical Courses | ||
| Complete six credits from at least two of the following courses: 2 | 6 | |
ANTHÂ A411 | Archaeological Theory | |
ANTHÂ A452 | Culture and Human Biodiversity | |
ANTHÂ A454 | Culture and Ecology | |
ANTHÂ A455 | Culture and Health | |
ANTHÂ A464 | Culture and Globalization | |
ANTHÂ A490A | Health, Ritual and Science 1 | |
ANTHÂ A490B | Historical Engagements 1 | |
ANTHÂ A490C | Belief and Identity 1 | |
ANTHÂ A490D | Topics in the Contemporary North 1 | |
ANTHÂ A490E | Culture, Environment, Place 1 | |
| Anthropology Electives | ||
| Complete any additional 3 credits in anthropology. | 3 | |
| Upper-Division Humanities Electives | ||
| Complete six upper-division credits in AKNS, ART, ENGL, HIST, PHIL, THR or languages. | 6 | |
| Total | 48 | |
| 1 | Specific topical emphases for these courses vary by offering. See catalog course descriptions for details. |
| 2 | Other upper-division selected topics (ANTHÂ A490), independent study (ANTH A497), or individual research (ANTH A498) courses may be applied to satisfy methodological or topical/theoretical course requirements with advisor approval, depending on course content. |
A minimum of 120 credits is required for the degree, of which 42 credits must be upper-division.
Honors in AnthropologyThe BA in Anthropology recognizes distinguished achievement by undergraduate majors in the study of anthropology by conferring programmatic honors in Anthropology. In order to receive honors in Anthropology, a student must meet the following requirements:
- Be a declared anthropology major.
- Satisfy all of the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Anthropology.
- Meet the requirements for Graduation with Honors.
- Earn a grade point average of 3.50 or above in courses specific to the anthropology major.
- Complete a senior thesis project (taken as ANTH A499), based on library, laboratory or field research resulting in a substantial, thesis-quality paper defended before the anthropology faculty. The course may be taken on a one-semester (3-credit) or two-semester (6-credit) basis.