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Anthropology AB



Overview

Anthropology is the study of humans, past and present. The major in Anthropology provides students with critical, creative, and globally-based thinking skills. At UGA, our focus on ecological and environmental anthropology crosscuts three main sub-fields: archaeology, biological anthropology, and cultural anthropology. Each of these teach a set of distinctive abilities and, when combined, prepare students for a wide array of future careers in 21st century business, research, industry, and public service.

The program requires one course in each of the three sub-fields (archaeology, cultural anthropology, and biological anthropology) and six additional three-semester-hour elective anthropology courses. Students are also required to complete ANTH 3900, a capstone seminar emphasizing professional development in Anthropology. Students are encouraged to select courses that deepen their understanding of the theories, research methodologies, and real-world application of anthropological knowledge and skill sets in their chosen sub-field.

Double Dawgs

This major is part of a Double Dawgs pathway: Anthropology AB/Anthropology MA Anthropology AB/Historic Preservation MHP Anthropology AB/Public Health MPH(Epidemiology)(non-thesis) For more information, go to doubledawgs.uga.edu

Contact

Undergraduate Advisor (706) 542-3922

Four-Year Program of Study

Four-Year Program of Study

The following program of study provides a path for students to complete this degree program in four years.

Fall Year 1
ANTH 1102  Introduction to Anthropology 3
ENGL 1101  English Composition I 3
FYOS 1001  First-Year Odyssey Seminar 1

Area I MATH Option Course

Area II Physical Sciences with Lab Course

Spring Year 1
ENGL 1102  English Composition II 3

ANTH 2000-level Course

Area II Biological Science Course

Area IV Course

Area V Course

Summer Year 1

N/A

Fall Year 2

ANTH 2000-level Course

Area III Course

Area IV Course

Area V Course

Area VI Course

Spring Year 2

Cultural ANTH Requirement

Area IV Course

Area V Course

Area VI Course

Area VI Course

Summer Year 2

N/A

Fall Year 3
ANTH 3900  Professional Development 1

Archaeology ANTH Requirement

Area IV Course

Biological ANTH Requirement

Elective 3000+ Level (39 hour rule)

PEDB Course

Spring Year 3

ANTH Major Option

ANTH Major Option

General Elective Course

General Elective Course

General Elective Course

General Elective Course

Summer Year 3

N/A

Fall Year 4

ANTH Major Option

ANTH Major Option

Elective 3000+ Level (39 hour rule)

Elective 3000+ Level (39 hour rule)

Elective 3000+ Level (39 hour rule)

Experiential Learning Course

Spring Year 4

ANTH Major Option

ANTH Major Option

Environmental Awareness Course

General Elective Course

General Elective Course

Summer Year 4

N/A

University-Wide Requirements

Link: University-wide Requirements