Degree
Minor in AnthropologyContact
James Roche. J.D.
Academic Director, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
jroche@une.edu
Mission
The mission of the Society, Culture, and Languages programs is to offer a vigorous and exciting broad-based liberal arts education with an emphasis on cultural, global, and political dynamics. The School of Behavioral and Social Sciences provides a combination of theoretical, scientific, practical, and experiential approaches to understanding and solving human problems. Issues of gender, race, class, and culture, as well as hands-on learning, are emphasized throughout the curriculum. Our goal is to graduate students with marketable skills that prepare them for careers in a variety of public and social services and/or for graduate study in related areas.
Minor Description
A minor in Anthropology is the scientific study of the origin, the behavior, and the physical, social, and cultural development of humans. In simple terms, it is the study of humanity. A minor in Anthropology will prepare students to work side by side with civil and industrial engineers, cancer researchers, specialists in public health and medicine, chemists, biologists, and others in the science, technology, and engineering fields as well as pursue careers more directly related to Anthropology.
Curricular Requirements
To complete the Minor in Anthropology students must complete six (6) three (3) credit courses in Anthropology. As part of the Minor in Anthropology, ANT 101 – Introduction to Anthropology is required of all minors. Additionally, one (1) course must be at the 300-level or above. Students may include one (1) elective from a related field if approved by the school. Students may count courses taken in the Core Curriculum as part of the minor.
| Program Required Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ANT 101 – Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
| Total Credits | 3 |
| Select One (1) Introductory Area Course Below: | Credits |
|---|---|
| ANT 102 – Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANT/BIO 103 – Intro to Biological Anthro | 3 |
| ARC 190 – Cultures Through Archaeology | 3 |
| Total Credits | 3 |
| Select Four (4) Electives Below (at least one (1) elective at the 300-level or above) | Credits |
|---|---|
| ANT 102 – Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANT 103 – Intro to Biological Anthro | 3 |
| ANT 118 – Applied Anthropology | 3 |
| ANT 211 – Medical Anthropology | 3 |
| ANT 224 – Forensic Anthrop/Human Rights | 3 |
| ANT 228 – Anthropology of Gender | 3 |
| ANT 230 – Anthropology in Latin American and the Caribbean | 3 |
| ANT 231 – Culture and Society in the Middle East (Morocco) | 3 |
| ANT 241 – Plagues and Populations | 3 |
| ANT 312 – Human Trafficking | 3 |
| ANT 332 – Anthropology of Magic | 3 |
| ARC 190 – Exp Cultures Thru Archaeology | 3 |
| ARC 193 – The Origins of Human Society | 3 |
| ARC 205 – Archaeological Field Methods in New England Prehistory | 3 |
| ARC 235 – Archaeology of New England | 3 |
| BIO 328 – Human Evolution | 3–4 |
| ENV 200 – Society, Population, and Environment: A Global Perspective | 3 |
| ENV 341 – Indigenous Ecology, Conservation Biology, and the Politics of Know | 3 |
| HIS 210 – Race and Ethnicity Latin America | 3 |
| SOC 210 – Displaced Cultures and Society | 3 |
| SOC 265 – Social Issues Problem Global World | 3 |
| SOC 290 – British Cultural Studies | 3 |
| SOC 331 – Latin American Society and Culture Through Cinema | 3 |
| SOC 370 – Applied Field Methods | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12–13 |
| Minimum Total Required Credits | 18 |
|---|
Learning Outcomes
These goals and outcomes are for the Minor in Anthropology. Each of these goals and outcomes also meets the goals and outcomes of the Social and Cultural Studies programs.
- Expand the awareness and application of anthropology
- Examine, apply, and critically assess various anthropological research methods
- Examine how cultural and social structures operate
- Examine the diversity of human societies
- Communicate anthropology effectively
Transfer Credit
Courses completed at another accredited college can be transferred to this degree program. Transferred courses must be reasonably close in scope and content to the required courses offered at UNE in order to count as exact equivalents. Otherwise, they may transfer as general electives. All courses completed must be no older than five (5) years. Other restrictions apply.
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Admissions
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Financial Information
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.
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