Major in Anthropology for the Bachelor of Arts Degree
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 two Senior Seminars ..................................................................... 4 cr.
ANTH-396 Senior Seminar in Archaeology ............................. 4 cr.
ANTH-397 Senior Seminar in Biological Anthropology ......... 4 cr.
(Senior Seminar in Cultural Anthropology is currently under development. See advisor for more information.)
An additional 18 hours of anthropology electives comprised of 6 hours taken in each of the three major subdisciplines (i.e., 6 hours in archaeology, 6 hours in biological anthropology, 6 hours in cultural anthropology [some restrictions apply in this subdiscipline; see below] = 18 hours). Of these 18 hours, a maximum of 6 hours may be at the 200 level; the remaining 12 hours must be at the 300 level.
No more than three 200-level credits in one subdiscipline can count towards
the major. ........... . .. 18 cr.
Two archaeology classes, including at least one at the 300-level,
selected from the following list ... . .. .. .. 6 cr.
250-Latin American Archaeology, 3 cr.
352-Archaeological Methods, 3 cr.
350G-The Maya, 3 cr.
384-, 385-, 386-Fieldwork in Anthropology, 2, 4, 6 cr. (with
archaeology focus).
Additional archaeology courses as offered.
Two biological anthropology courses, including at least one at the
300-level, selected from the following list: . .. . . 6-7 cr.
261-Biology of Behavior, 3 cr.
356-Human Variation, 3 cr.
370-Forensic Anthropology, 4 cr.
376-Primate Behavior, 3 cr.
384-, 385-, 386-Fieldwork in Anthropology, 2, 4, 6 cr. (with
biological anthropology focus).
Additional biological anthropology courses as offered.
Two cultural anthropology courses, one of which must be either
ANTH 357 Shells, Pigs, and Gold: Anthropology and Economy, or
ANTH 378 Anthropology of Power. Remaining course is to be
selected from the following list: .. . . .. 6 cr.
200-level Peoples of series, including 223 North American
Indians
314-Anthropology of Religion, 3 cr.
359-Museum Studies, 3 cr.
365-Anthropology of Islam, 3 cr.
384-, 385-, 386-Fieldwork in Anthropology, 2, 4, 6 cr. (with cultural
anthropology focus).
Additional cultural anthropology courses as offered.
Tool Course. Student is to choose a tool course outside of anthropology that will support their interests in anthropology. This course is to provide a relevant skill, viewpoint, body of knowledge, etc. to the students focal interest within anthropology. Some suggested tool courses are listed below; student may choose from this list or propose an alternative tool course. Tool course 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.
ESCI-212 Historical Geology (prerequisite of ESCI 121 or ESCI 211), 4 cr.
BIOL-ZOOL-201 Human Genetics (prerequisite of BIOL 103), 3 cr.
FL (any 200-level or higher foreign language course), 3 cr.
G&ES-213 Cultural Geography, 3 cr.
HIST-371 Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Africa (prerequisite of two
History classes or consent of instructor), 3 cr.
SPCH-MASS 265 Mass Media and Society, 3 cr.
LING-201 Introduction to General Linguistics, 3 cr.
MATH-275 Statistics (prerequisite of MATH 102), 3 cr.
PSCI-251 Comparative Political Systems, 3 cr.
SOC-317 Sociology of Religion (prerequisite SOC 100 or consent of
instructor), 3 cr.
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TOTAL 37-38 cr.
Student has the option of writing a Senior Thesis in anthropology. Student chooses anthropology faculty mentor with whom to work to develop and carry out original research project. Student enrolls in 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 anthropology electives at the 300 level, chosen in consultation
with advisor ............ .. .. . 9 cr.
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TOTAL 18 cr.