MINORS


A minor must contain 15 to 18 semester hours of course work, with at least 9 hours of upper division course work (numbered 3000 or above). Courses taken to satisfy Core Areas I through V may not be counted as course work in the minor. Courses taken in Core Area VI may be counted as course work in the minor. The intent of establishing minor fields of study is to offer students the opportunity to broaden their education through the minor field. The selection of a minor field of study should be made to fulfill this goal.

The department shall make available to students the requirements for the minor--the total number of hours required, along with the enumeration of any particular courses that are mandated or excluded, residency requirements (if any) for the minor courses, and grade requirements for minor courses if those requirements differ from the general University standard for credit (a D as the minimum passing grade).

A student may select a minor in consultation with his or her advisor. The student may then consult an advisor in the minor field who can inform the student of remaining requirements for the minor. When the student has met the requirements for the minor, the advisor in the minor field will then certify that fact to the student's dean. The completed minor will be recorded on the student's permanent transcript, but not on the diploma. For students completing a minor after graduation, the statement shall appear on the transcript in chronological order following the courses taken subsequent to graduation. A student must be enrolled at the time a minor is approved by the University Council, or subsequent to that date, to receive credit for the minor. A student may have more than one minor.

Select a Minor:



Minors Listing

Minor - Biological and Medical Anthropology

  • A minor must contain at least 9 hours of upper division course work.
  • Courses taken to satisfy Core Areas I through V may not be counted as course work in the minor.
  • Courses taken in Core Area VI may be counted as course work in the minor.

Program Description
The minor in Biological and Medical Anthropology will provide students with a comprehensive overview of the anthropological study of human health and the biological and behavioral variation in the human lineage. It emphasizes anthropology's unique biocultural perspective by focusing on adaptation, variation, and a holistic understanding of global health, disease, and well-being.

Students will learn foundational theory and research methods used to examine human-environmental interactions. Courses will also introduce students to cutting-edge theory and methods used to understand diet, health, and disease risk in anthropology. This minor is especially relevant for those planning careers in the health and medical professions.


Required Courses (6 hours)
ANTH 2045 3

Choose one of the following:
ANTH 2030 3
ANTH 2265 3
ANTH 2800 3

Electives (at least 12 hours)
Choose at least 12 hours from the following:
ANTH 3540 3
ANTH 3590 3
ANTH 4070/6070 3
ANTH 4100/6100 3
ANTH 4265/6265 3
ANTH(PBIO) 4300/6300-4300L/6300L 3
ANTH 4730L/6730L 3
ANTH 4540/6540-4540L/6540L 3
ANTH 4740/6740 3
ANTH(PSYC)(ECOL)(WILD) 4744/6744 3
ANTH 4950/6950 3

TOTAL HOURS: 18

For more information about minor course work, contact:
            Clark Harwell
            jch1066@uga.edu
            706-542-3744