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2025-2026 Undergraduate Bulletin [DRAFT] 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Bulletin [DRAFT]

Anthropology, BS (201A)


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Program Code: 201A
CIP Code: 45.0201

Non-Teaching

Foundations of American Democracy Requirement (3 Hours)


Foundations of American Democracy Requirement  

Three (3) credits of Foundations of American Democracy (FAD) are required for degree completion. Courses that meet this requirement may also be used to meet other major, minor, or General Education requirements.

General Education Requirements (41 Hours)


Some general education requirements may be double-counted in the major with departmental approval. Please see your advisor for information.

Major Requirements (49 - 51 Hours)


2.0 major GPA is required for graduation. Major GPA calculation will include all courses taken in the major discipline, plus any other courses under Major Requirements. Minimum of 18 semester hours of courses taken to fulfill major requirements must be courses offered by Appalachian.

Anthropology Electives (24 hours)


(See Note)

  • 6 hours at 2000 level
  • 6 hours at 3000/4000 level
  • 6 hours at 4000 level
  • 6 hours at any level

Science and Technology Electives (6-8 Hours)


At least 6 hours from the following disciplines at the 2000 level or higher: AST, BIO, CHE, GES, GHY, CS, CSD, FER, KIN, MAT, PH, PHY, STT, TEC.

Note


*Minimum grade of “C-” (1.7) required.

Students may not enroll in a course as a capstone if they have already taken the parallel course (e.g., ANT 4250  for ANT 4251 ; ANT 4320  for ANT 4321 ; ANT 4470  for ANT 4471 ; etc.). Students should therefore consult with their advisors before selecting seminars and electives.

Minor (Optional)


A minimum of 9 hours of courses taken to fulfill minor requirements must be courses offered by Appalachian State University.

Electives (28 - 30 Hours)


Taken to total 120 hours for the degree

Total Required (120 Hours)


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