Anthropology
Degree Title:
Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Sciences, Anthropology Concentration
Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Sciences, Anthropology Concentration
Anthropology is the study of humans, cultures, and societies across time and around the world. Students explore how people organize their lives, create meaning, adapt to changing environments, communicate, and interact within communities. The anthropology concentration introduces students to key areas of the field, including cultural anthropology, archaeology, linguistic anthropology, and the study of human diversity in both the past and present. This concentration provides a strong foundation for careers and graduate study in fields such as cultural resource management, international development, public health, education, nonprofit work, museum and heritage work, research, social services, and other areas where understanding people, cultures, and communities is valuable.
Overview
- Program Type: Bachelors Degree
- Program Length: 120 Credits
- Format: On-Campus
- Program Entry: Typically August or January
- Entry Deadline for August: July 15
- Entry Deadline for January: November 15
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Cost
Costs for undergraduate programs are posted in the Andrews University Bulletin at bulletin.andrews.edu and the AU Student Financial Services page at andrews.edu/services/sfs.
To receive a degree from Andrews University, students must complete 120 credits, which includes the requirements for their chosen Major and Andrews Core Experience (ACE). Some students may also need general electives to reach the 120 credits or may elect to add a minor or additional major.
Official requirements for baccalaureate degrees are found in the Andrews University Bulletin at bulletin.andrews.edu
Official requirements for baccalaureate degrees are found in the Andrews University Bulletin at bulletin.andrews.edu
BS Behavioral Sciences: Anthropology Requirements
CORE REQUIREMENTS - 24 credits
Choose one of the following:
CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS - 24 credits
Choose one of the following:
Choose 12 credits from the following courses in consultation with your advisor:
NOTES
The School of Social & Behavioral Sciences regularily offers tours during the summer which allow students to learn through cultural immersion and hands on practical training. Students in the Anthropology concentration are encouraged to participate in at least one summer tour. Find out more on our Study Tours page.
- ANTH200 Cultural Anthropology (3)
- BHSC110 Careers & Plans for Behavioral Sciences (0)
- BHSC225 Global Social Issues (0)
- PSYC101 Introduction to Psychology (3)
- SOCI119 Principles of Sociology (3)
- BHSC230 Research Methods I (3)
- SOCI432 Research Methods II (3)
Choose one of the following:
- ANTH417 Cultural & Developmental Anthropology (3)
- PSYC450 Social Psychology (3)
- SOCI474 Social Thought and Theory (3)
CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS - 24 credits
- ANTH205 Introduction to Archaeology (3)
- ANTH210 Anthropologies in Motion (3)
- ANTH455 Ethnography (3)
Choose one of the following:
- COMM336 Intercultural Communication (3)
- ENGL440 Language and Culture (3)
Choose 12 credits from the following courses in consultation with your advisor:
- ANTH435 Museum & Lab Methods (3)
- ANTH440 Topics: (1-3)
- ANTH478 Archaeology & Ethnographical Perspectives on the Middle East (3)
- ANTH495 Independent Studies/Readings in Anthropology (1-3)
- ANTH496 Supervised Fieldwork (1-8)
- BHSC240 Topics: (1-4)
- BHSC440 Topics: (1-4)
- HONS345H What is Other? (3)
- PLSC460 Area Study
- SOCI425 Racial & Ethnic Relations (3)
- SOCI431 Needs Assessment & Capacity Mapping (3)
NOTES
- A minimum of 18 credits must be from courses numbered 300 or above
- Topics courses may be repeated with unique topics
The School of Social & Behavioral Sciences regularily offers tours during the summer which allow students to learn through cultural immersion and hands on practical training. Students in the Anthropology concentration are encouraged to participate in at least one summer tour. Find out more on our Study Tours page.
Sample Four-Year Plan
FIRST YEAR
SECOND YEAR
THIRD YEAR
FOURTH YEAR
A typical four year plan is based on a full time load of 15-16 credits per semester in the Fall (August-December) and Spring (January-May) semesters. Students may elect to take courses in the summers for lighter courseloads in the fall and spring or to accellerate completion. A typical summer load is 3-6 credits for part-time study and 9-12 credits for full time study.
- ANTH200 Cultural Anthropology (3)
- ANTH210 Anthropologies in Motion (3)
- BHSC110 Careers & Plans for BHSC (0)
- PSYC101 Intro to Psychology (3)
- SOCI119 Principles of Sociology (3)
- Choose RELT100 God in Human life (3) or RELB210 Jesus in His Time & Ours (3)
- ENGL115/117 College Writing I (3)
- COMM104 Communication Skills (3)
- Choose an ACE Math Course (3-4)
- ENGL215 College Writing II (3)
- HLED135 Wellbeing 360° (3)
SECOND YEAR
- ANTH205 Intro to Archaeology (3)
- BHSC225 Global Social Issues (3)
- Choose two concentration electives (6)
- Choose a Religion Course (3)
- Choose a Fine Arts/Humanities Theory Course (3)
- Choose a Natural Science course (4-5)
- HIST110 Worldviews, Cultures, & Gods (3)
- Choose a Fine Arts/Humanities ACE Course (3)
- Choose a general elective or minor requirement (3)
THIRD YEAR
- BHSC230 Research Methods I (3)
- SOCI432 Research Methods II (3)
- choose two concentration electives (6)
- Choose a Religion Course (3)
- Choose general electives or minor requirements (15)
FOURTH YEAR
- ANTH455 Ethnography (3)
- Choose COMM336 Intercultural Communication (3) or ENGL440 Language and Culture (3)
- Choose two: ANTH417 Cultural & Developmental Anthropology (3), PSYC450 Social Psychology (3), SOCI474 Social Thought and Theory (3)
- Choose a Religion Course (3)
- Choose general electives or minor requirements (14)
A typical four year plan is based on a full time load of 15-16 credits per semester in the Fall (August-December) and Spring (January-May) semesters. Students may elect to take courses in the summers for lighter courseloads in the fall and spring or to accellerate completion. A typical summer load is 3-6 credits for part-time study and 9-12 credits for full time study.
Andrews Core Experience
Andrews Core Experience courses are required for all undergraduate students regardless of major. These courses count towards the 120 total credits for a degree and are included in the four-year-plan above. For students who are accepted into the J.N. Andrews Honors Program, the SAGES curriculum replaces the Andrews Core Experience Requirements - find out more at andrews.edu/services/honors.
Official requirements for the Andrews Core Experience are found in the Andrews University Bulletin at bulletin.andrews.edu
Official requirements for the Andrews Core Experience are found in the Andrews University Bulletin at bulletin.andrews.edu
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