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Major and Minor Requirements
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Major in Anthropology for the Bachelor of Arts Degree (37 cr. hrs)
Required Courses:
ANTH-212 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology …………...…………………………….……...……….... 3 cr.
ANTH-213 Introduction to Archaeology …………………………………….……………….…………..………….. 3 cr.
ANTH-215 Introduction to Biological Anthropology …………………………………. ………………..…….. 3 cr.
ANTH-355 History of Anthropology ……………………………………………………………….……...……...….. 3 cr.
One of the following three Senior Seminars ……..……………………………………………………………….. 4 cr.
ANTH-395 Senior Seminar in Cultural Anthropology ……..………….. ……………………………...….…. 4 cr.
ANTH-396 Senior Seminar in Archaeology ………………….…………………….……..……… ………………… 4 cr.
ANTH-397 Senior Seminar in Biological Anthropology ………..………..……………………………………. 4 cr.
An additional 18 hours of anthropology electives comprised of 6 hours taken in each of the three major sub-disciplines (i.e., 6 hours in archaeology, 6 hours in biological anthropology, 6 hours in cultural anthropology = 18 hours). No more than 6 field or independent study credit hours may count towards major, and no more than 3 field or independent study credit hours may count in each of the three sub-disciplines: cultural, biological, and archaeology. Field/independent study credit hours include: ANTH 380, 381, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386, 3871-6, and 3891-6. Of the 18 hours of anthropology electives, a maximum of 6 hours may be taken at the 200 level; the remaining 12 hours must be taken at the 300 level. No more than three 200-level elective credits in one subdiscipline can count towards the major. .................................................................................................................. 18 cr.
Specifically, to fulfill these 18 elective credits, students need to take:
Two archaeology classes, including at least one at the 300-level, and one non-field based
course, totaling a minimum of 6 hours. Archaeology electives may be chosen from the list of anthropology courses in the pages that follow. All archaeology courses have an “ (A) “ at the end of the course description. Archaeology courses offered in the course schedule but not described here will be considered on a case-by-case basis; contact your advisor for assistance .…………..............................................................................................………… 6-9 cr.
Two biological anthropology courses, including at least one at the 300-level, and one non-field based course, totaling a minimum of 6 hours. Biological Anthropology electives may be chosen from the list of anthropology courses in the pages that follow. All biological anthropology courses have a “ (B) “ at the end of the course description. Biological anthropology courses offered in the course schedule but not described here will be considered on a case-by-case basis; contact your advisor for assistance. ………......… 6-9 cr.
Two cultural anthropology courses, including at least one at the 300-level, and one non-field based course, totaling a minimum of 6 hours. Cultural Anthropology electives may be chosen from the list of anthropology courses in the pages that follow. All cultural anthropology courses have a “ (C) “ at the end of the course description. Cultural anthropology courses offered in the course schedule but not described here will be considered on a case-by-case basis; contact your advisor for assistance. ..........……..…6-9 cr.
Tool Course. Student is to choose an elective ‘tool’ course that will support their specific interests in anthropology. This course is to provide a relevant skill, viewpoint, body of knowledge, etc. to the students’ focal interest within anthropology. Tool course must be a 200- or 300-level class and must be taken after student has declared a major in Anthropology. Tool course is to be chosen in consultation with anthropology advisor. 3-4 cr.
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TOTAL (minimum): 37 cr.
Senior Thesis in Anthropology
High achieving anthropology majors have the option of conducting a senior thesis under the direction of an anthropology faculty member. Student works with the faculty member to develop and carry out an original research project. Student enrolls in ANTH 388-Senior Thesis Hours with mentor and together they agree on the terms and protocol of the research. Both student and mentor complete and sign the ANTH 388 Senior Thesis Hours Contract. Students completing senior thesis in anthropology are strongly urged to present their research at the NEIU Student Research and Creative Activities Symposium or a similar professional forum.
(optional) ANTH 388 Senior Thesis in Anthropology ................……………………………..….……. 4 cr.
Minor in Anthropology (18 cr. hrs)
Required Courses:
ANTH-212 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology …………………..………………..….…………………….. 3 cr.
ANTH-213 Introduction to Archaeology ………………………………………..……….……….……………….….. 3 cr.
ANTH-215 Introduction to Biological Anthropology ……………………………….……..…………….…….. 3 cr.
Three 300-level anthropology courses of the student’s choice. No more than 3 field or independent study credit hours may apply. Field/independent study credit hours include ANTH 380, 381, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386, 3871-6, and 3891-6 …………….…………….............. 9 cr.
TOTAL 18 cr.
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