Anthropology, B.A.

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)

• ANT (0103) 111 - Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3.00
• ANT (0103) 112 - Biological Anthropology Credits: 3.50
• ANT (0103) 113 - Archaeology Credits: 3.50
• ANT (0103) 325 - History of Anthropological Theory Credits: 3.00
• ANT (0103) 499 - Fieldwork Methods Credits: 3.00
• Level I-IV Language Credits: 0-12.00

Cultural Anthropology (choose one)

(3 credits)

• ANT (0103) 232 - Exhibiting Culture in Museums Credits: 3.00
• ANT (0103) 238 - Blood, Sex and Kinship Credits: 3.00
• ANT (0103) 242 - Psychological Anthropology Credits: 3.00
• ANT (0103) 248 - Culture And Health Credits: 3.00
• ANT (0103) 251 - Anthropology of Religion Credits: 3.00
• ANT (0103) 265 - The Developing World: Culture, Conflict and Changes Credits: 3.00
• ANT (0103) 295 - Research Methods in Anthropology and Art History Credits: 3.00
• ANT (0103) 351 - Anthropology of Religion Credits: 3.00
• ABC (0101) 208 - Elements of Black Culture Credits: 3.00
• HIS (0136) 260 - African Diaspora in the Muslim World Credits: 3.00

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• ABC (0101) 223 - The Caribbean Credits: 3.00

• or cross listed with 

• HIS (0136) 223 - The Caribbean Credits: 3.00

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• ABC (0102) 270 - Ethnicity in The United States Credits: 3.00

• or cross listed with 

• SOC (0170) 270 - Ethnicity in the United States Credits: 3.00

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• ABC (0101) 372 - The Role of Race in Contemporary U.S. and Global Society Credits: 3.00

• or cross listed with 

• SOC (0170) 370 - The Role of Race in Contemporary U.S. and Global Society Credits: 3.00

Biological Anthropology (choose one)

(3-6 credits)

• ANT (0103) 225 - Human Evolution Credits: 3.00
• ANT (0103) 333 - Field Methods in Archaeology and Biological Anthropology Credits: 3.00 to 6.00
• ANT (0103) 362 - Jaws, Teeth and Forensic Dentistry Credits: 4.00
• ANT (0103) 441 - Forensic Anthropology & Osteology Credits: 4.00

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• ANT (0103) 566 - Populations, Health, and Disease Ecology Credits: 3.00

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• ENV (0125) 566 - Populations, Health, and Disease Ecology Credits: 3.00

Archaeology (choose one)

(3-4 credits)

• ANT (0103) 223 - Archaeology of North America Credits: 3.00
• ANT (0103) 244 - Rise and Fall of Civilization Credits: 3.00
• ANT (0103) 322 - Archaeology of Animals Credits: 3.50
• ANT (0103) 332 - Archaeological Field Methods in Alaska Credits: 4.00
• ANT (0103) 360 - The MET: A Global Museum Credits: 3.00

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.