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Bachelor of Science in Anthropology
Anthropology is the holistic, comparative study of human diversity. The Bachelor of Science (BS) 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 laboratory sciences, international development agencies, governmental agencies, museums, non-profit organizations, publishing and many other fields. Many graduates also pursue graduate degrees in anthropology, medicine, public health, behavioral sciences, forensics and other fields.
Admission RequirementsComplete the Application and 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 | ||
| ANTH A202 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH A205 & A205L | Biological Anthropology and Biological Anthropology Laboratory | 4 |
| ANTH A210 | Linguistic Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH A211 & A211L | Archaeology and Archaeology Laboratory | 4 |
| ANTH A410 | Anthropological Theory | 3 |
| ANTH A458 | Applied Ethics in Anthropology 1 | 3 |
| Ethnographic Courses | ||
| ANTH A200 | Alaska Native Cultures | 3 |
| ANTH A390A | Arctic and Subarctic Cultures 1 | 3 |
| ANTH A390B | World Cultures 1 | 3 |
| or ANTH A390C | Comparative Culture Studies | |
| Methodology Courses | ||
| Complete six credits from at least two the following: 2 | 6 | |
ANTH A415 | Applied Anthropology | |
ANTH A430 | Research Methods in Cultural Anthropology | |
ANTH A431 | Field Methods in Archaeology and Bioanthropology | |
ANTH A477 | Cultural Resource Management | |
ANTH A480 | Analytical Techniques in Archaeology and Bioanthropology 1 | |
ANTH A487 | Field Methods in Cultural Anthropology | |
| Topical/Theoretical Courses | ||
| Complete six credits from at least two of the following: 2 | 6 | |
ANTH A411 | Archaeological Theory | |
ANTH A452 | Culture and Human Biodiversity | |
ANTH A454 | Culture and Ecology | |
ANTH A455 | Culture and Health | |
ANTH A464 | Culture and Globalization | |
ANTH A490A | Health, Ritual and Science 1 | |
ANTH A490B | Historical Engagements 1 | |
ANTH A490C | Belief and Identity 1 | |
ANTH A490D | Topics in the Contemporary North 1 | |
ANTH A490E | Culture, Environment, Place 1 | |
| Anthropology Electives | ||
| Complete any additional 3 credits in anthropology. | 3 | |
| Statistics Course | ||
| STAT A253 | Applied Statistics for the Sciences | 4 |
| or STAT A307 | Probability and Statistics | |
| Upper-Division Natural Sciences Electives | ||
| Complete six upper-division credits in BIOL, CHEM, GEOL, or PHYS. | 6 | |
| Total | 54 | |
| 1 | Specific topical emphases for these courses vary by offering. See catalog course descriptions for details. |
| 2 | Other upper-division selected topics (ANTH 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 BS 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 meeting 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.