Department of Anthropology
College of Arts and Sciences
226 Lowry Hall
Tel: 330-672-4363
Web: http://dept.kent.edu/anthropology
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology−2009-2010 Roadmap [Degree Requirements] |
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The Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology focuses on the evolution of humans and their role in past and present environments. Anthropology relevance to other areas of study, such as sociology and social-psychology, biology and pre-medicine, links it to culture area studies, community planning and public health. Majors in the biological aspect of human nature benefit greatly from the freshmen human evolution laboratory. The department also provides an excellent foundation to the studies of such cultures as Mesoamerica and the South Pacific.
Bachelor of Science in Anthropology
Archaeology Concentration−2009-2010 Roadmap [Degree Requirements]
The Bachelor of Science in anthropology, archaeology concentration, uses the scientific method to teach students about past human societies and their environment from a comparative perspective. The program emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of the field of archaeology and draws from geography, geology, mathematics, and chemistry. The program features hands-on training using the latest technologies, including digital recording and mapping equipment, remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems. Regional areas of specialization include Mesoamerica and eastern North America.
Biological Anthropology Concentration−2009-2010 Roadmap [Degree Requirements]
The Bachelor of Science in anthropology, biological anthropology concentration, embodies the study of human evolution, teaching students about primate evolution, human origins and modern human variation, and the biological basis of human behavior. Biological anthropologists require primary training in chemistry and mathematics as well as biological sciences such as ecology, zoology and evolution. The subject is also linked to pre-medicine and public health. Additionally, the new freshmen human evolution laboratory enhances the learning process in the biological aspects of human nature.
Anthropology Minor
Course requirements for anthropology minor (21):| ANTH | 18210 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology |
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| 18420 | Introduction to Archaeology |
3 | |
| 38630 | Principles of Biological Anthropology |
3 | |
| Anthropology upper-division elective |
3 | ||
| Choose from the following: |
3 | ||
| ANTH | 38480 | Archaeological Analysis |
3 |
| 48225 | Archaeology of Death |
3 | |
| 48425 | Ancient Mesoamerica |
3 | |
| 48440 | Archaeology of Ancient Ohio |
3 | |
| 48450 | States and Empires |
3 | |
| Choose from the following: |
3 | ||
| ANTH | 38680 | Primate Societies |
3 |
| 48810 | Human Paleontology |
3 | |
| 48820 | Human Musculoskeletal System |
3 | |
| 48830 | Human Behavioral Ecology and Evolution |
3 | |
| 48840 | Natural Selection in Perspective |
3 | |
| Choose from the following: |
3 | ||
| ANTH | 38240 | Culture and Personality |
3 |
| 48214 | Politics of Culture |
3 | |
| 48250 | Culture and Curing |
3 | |
| 48260 | Culture Conflict |
3 | |
| 48270 | Native Peoples of North America |
3 | |
| 48630 | Pacific Island Cultures |
3 | |
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Total |
21 | ||
Minimum cumulative 2.00 GPA required for graduation.