Anthropology

Students wishing to major in anthropology may choose between two concentrations: general anthropology and pre-professional anthropology.

Students must declare their intention to major in anthropology by requesting a department advisor and by completing a concentration form in consultation with the advisor. Students intending to pursue graduate studies in anthropology (pre-professional majors) are especially encouraged to work closely with a faculty advisor and obtain the department’s recommendations for pre-professional coursework. Although course requirements are designed to prevent premature undergraduate overspecialization, there is sufficient flexibility to permit a student to emphasize cultural, biological, archaeological, or linguistic anthropology. The selection of elective courses in the field of interest (both from within and outside the department) should be done in consultation with a faculty advisor from the respective subdiscipline. In special cases, some requirements may be waived with the approval of the chair.

Anthropology is an excellent complement to majors such as Latin American & Latino Studies. Interdisciplinary majors also may be arranged.