Anthropology, BS (201A)

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Program Code: 201A

CIP Code: 45.0201

Non-Teaching

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)

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.

Required Core Courses (10 Hours)

Methods Courses (Choose A Minimum of 3 Hours)

Choose one of the following:

ANT 3120 - Field Archaeology (3-6)
ANT 3130 - Archaeological Excavation (3) *
ANT 3140 - Archaeological Survey (3) *
ANT 3200 - Zooarchaeology (3) *
ANT 3250 - Archaeological Laboratory Methods (3) *
ANT 3260 - Microscopy in Archaeology (3) *
ANT 3300 - Human Osteology (3) *
ANT 3320 - Methods in Primatology (3) *
ANT 3405 - Anthropological Data Science (3) *
ANT 3410 - Ethnographic Methods (3) *
ANT 3555 - Ceramics for the Archaeologist (3) *
ANT 3940 - Ethnographic Field School (2-6) *
ANT 3530 - 3549 Selected Topics (1-4)* (Only with approval from the department)
ANT 4530 - 4549 Selected Topics (1-4)* (Only with approval from the department)

Writing in the Discipline [WID] Courses (3 Hours)

Choose one WID course:

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 to be chosen from ANT 3405 and/or 2000 level or higher courses from the following disciplines: AST, BIO, CHE, GES, GHY, CS, CSD, FER, KIN, MAT, PH, PHY, STT, TEC. ANT 3405 cannot be used to fulfill both the “Methods Course” requirement and the “Science Technology Electives” requirement.

Senior Capstone (3 Hours)

(see Note)

Choose one Capstone [CAP] course:

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