Spring 2025 Update 
    
    Oct 04, 2024  
Spring 2025 Update

Anthropology, B.A.


NY State Program Code: 04174
HEGIS Code: 2202.00
CIP Code: 45.0201

 

General Education


All students must satisfy the University’s General Education requirements  and foreign language requirements, in addition to the requirements for the major in anthropology.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Anthropology


Required GPA: 2.0
Credits Required for Major: 40
Credits Required to Graduate: 120

There are 5 core classes (16 total credits) that all students complete for the B.A. in Anthropology.  Additionally, students must take at least one course beyond the introductory level (200+) in each of the three areas of cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, and archaeology.  The field of anthropology is complementary to other academic departments and programs at Adelphi thus providing many opportunities for double majors or other combinations of study. Students should contact the Anthropology Department to explore their interests in completing a double major.

Core Requirements


(16 credits)

Electives


(15 credits in Anthropology)

Electives include all courses with the ANT 0103 prefix. Students with appropriate course preparation are encouraged to consider independent study research courses known as Guided Readings and Guided Research. Consult the Full Course Catalog in C.L.A.S.S. and meet with Anthropology faculty for further support.

Additionally, with the permission of the Department Chair, three (3) credits from a program outside of Anthropology may be applied toward the Electives requirement.

Degree Map


The degree map is a term-by-term sample course schedule to make it easier for you to understand how to graduate in four years with a degree in Anthropology.