Anthropology, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Anthropology is the study of human diversity. It explores the meaning of being human - from the study of culture and social relations, to human biology and physical evolution, to language, to music and art and to vestiges of human habitation. Anthropology addresses fascinating questions such as how peoples’ behavior changes over time, how and why people from distant parts of the world and dissimilar cultures are in many ways similar, how the human species has evolved over millions of years, and how individuals understand and operate successfully in distinct cultural settings. Anthropology includes four sub-fields: cultural anthropology, physical anthropology, archaeology, and linguistics.
The Anthropology Program at EKU offers exposure to all of these sub-fields, with the opportunity to specialize, if so desired. Two great reasons to study anthropology include:
- study topics are intellectually exciting; and
- Anthropology prepares students for excellent jobs and opens doors to various career paths.
Anthropological study provides training particularly well-suited to the 21” century. Anthropology approaches human questions from historical, biological, and cultural perspectives. As a result, career opportunities exist in academic, corporate, nonprofit and government settings.
Many anthropologists with bachelor’s degrees work for contract archaeology firms at archaeological sites, in physical anthropology laboratories, and in museums in a wide range of areas. International health organizations and development banks employ anthropologists to help design and implement a wide variety of programs. Governmental organizations use anthropologists in planning, research, and managerial capacities. Forensic anthropologists find work in university and museum settings along with police departments to help identify mysterious or unknown remains.
Anthropology is a career that embraces people of all kinds. It is a discipline that thrives with heterogeneity -in people, ideas, and research methods. Anthropologists know the wisdom of listening to multiple voices and linking the work from researchers who bring different backgrounds and apply various approaches to their endeavors.
Program Requirements
CIP Code: 45.0201
Summary Checklist for General Education
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Element 1 | ||
| A: Written Communication | 3 | |
| B: Written Communication | 3 | |
| C: Oral Communication | 3 | |
| Element 2 | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | |
| Element 3 | ||
| A: Arts | 3 | |
| B: Humanities | 3 | |
| Element 4 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 6 | |
| Element 5 | ||
| A: Historical Science | 3 | |
| B: Social Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Element 6 | ||
| Diversity of Perspectives Experiences | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
Students are expected to complete Elements 1 and 2 within their first 60 hours of college credit.
Major
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Graduation Requirements | ||
| General Education | 36 | |
| Student Success Seminar | ||
| Student Success Seminar (waived for transfers with 30+ hrs.) | 1 | |
| Upper division courses (42 hrs. distributed throughout Major/ Supporting/Gen Ed/Free Electives categories) | ||
| History and Theory of Anthropology (Senior Capstone) | ||
| Practicum in Archaeology | ||
| Field Methods in Archaeology | ||
| Sociology of Migration | ||
| Thesis Project and Seminar | ||
Or a program-approved study abroad experience | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| ANT 120 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANT 200 | Archaeology and Human Cultures | 3 |
| ANT 201 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANT 330 | Native American Cultures | 3 |
| ANT 394W | Anthropology & Wicked Problems | 3 |
| ANT 395 | History and Theory of Anthropology | 3 |
| Choose from 15 hours with at least one course from each of the following categories: | 15 | |
| Archaeology: | ||
| Historical Archaeology | ||
| North American Archaeology | ||
| Selected Topics in Archaeology:___ | ||
| Archaeology and the Law | ||
| Aztecs, Inkas, Mayas | ||
| Practicum in Archaeology | ||
| Field Methods in Archaeology | ||
| Archaeological Materials Analysis | ||
| Cultural Anthropology: | ||
| Anthropology of Religion | ||
| Applied Anthropology | ||
| Language and Culture | ||
| Anthropology of Food | ||
| Selected Topics in Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Medical Anthropology | ||
| Biological Anthropology: 1 | ||
| Human Evolution | ||
| Selected Topics in Physical Anthropology:___ | ||
| Primate Conservation | ||
| Primate Ecology & Sociality | ||
| Forensic Anthropology | ||
| Human Osteology | ||
| Bio Anthropology Field Methods | ||
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose from 50 hours of free electives | 50 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |