Anthropology, B.S.

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Total number of hours for the program: 120. Students must meet all of the requirements indicated including a second major, minor or other approved program.

Liberal Studies Hours: 42

Liberal Studies Program Requirements

Major Requirements (36 hours)

The major requires 36 hours as follows: Nine hours of Anthropology Core courses, and 27 hours of Anthropology Program Elective are required in the major.

Anthropology Core

Must take:

ANTH 250 - Archaeology and Bioanthropology Credits: (3)
ANTH 260 - Cultural and Social Anthropology Credits: (3)
ANTH 341 - History of Anthropological Theory Credits: (3)

Anthropology Program Electives

Electives (27 hours) selected from sophomore, junior, and senior level anthropology courses.

Additional Program Requirements (42 hours)

To complete the program, 42 hours are required, including a second major, minor, or other approved program. Students must take at least 32 hours at the junior-senior level at WCU to satisfy general degree requirements.

Visit the department’s website at http://wcu.edu/3390.asp to view the 8 semester curriculum guide.