Spring 2025 Update 
    
    Oct 04, 2024  
Spring 2025 Update

Anthropology, B.S.


NY State Program Code:  40576
HEGIS Code:  2202.00
CIP Code:   45.0201
 

 

General Education


All students must satisfy the University’s General Education Program  in addition to the requirements for the B.S. in Anthropology. Foreign language requirements for the B.A. do not apply to this degree.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Anthropology


Required GPA: 2.0
Credits Required for Major: 61
Credits Required to Graduate: 120


In addition to five required core courses, students will, in consultation with their advisor, complete 45 credits drawing from four area requirements: archaeology, biological anthropology, cultural anthropology, and natural sciences. Core requirements cannot be substituted for area requirements. The field of anthropology is complementary to a number of other offerings at Adelphi providing many opportunities for double majors. Students should contact the department to explore their specific areas of interests.

 

Area Requirements


Choose 45 credits from the following subdisciplines (Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology, Natural Sciences)

Cultural Anthropology (9 credits minimum)


Choose 3 courses from the following list with at least one from the 300 level.

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.