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Department of

Anthropology

Major

Anthropology is the study of being human, both culturally and biologically as well as currently and in the past. The objectives of USD’s anthropology program demonstrate this concept holistically by focusing on the concept of culture and human biology. Analytical studies of human behavior contribute temporal and cross-cultural comparative perspectives to the larger body of scientific inquiry, thus grounding the student in fundamental concepts.

Courses in anthropology are particularly suitable for students interested in international business, resource management, environmental concerns, teaching, educational administration, public service, and archaeology.

A major in anthropology will (1) prepare the interested undergraduate for graduate studies in anthropology and, (2) provide a solid background for all humanistically-related vocations.

Upon completion of 12 semester units of anthropology with a 3.0 GPA or better, students are eligible to join the Gamma Chapter of Lambda Alpha, the National Collegiate Honor Society for Anthropology.

Resources in the Department of Anthropology include the Anthropology Museum, the David W. May American Indian Collection and Gallery, Archaeological Field Schools, the Anthropology Laboratory, and Research Associates.

Preparation for the Major

ANTH 101, 102, and 103

Major Requirements

27 units of upper division coursework chosen in consultation with the advisor, including 349W (satisfies core curriculum writing requirement), and including:

  1. One biological anthropology course selected from ANTH 310, 311, 312, 313, 314;
  2. One cultural anthropology course selected from ANTH 320, 321, 323, 327, 328;
  3. One archaeology course selected from ANTH 330, 331, 332, 334, 335, 336, 339;
  4. ANTH 460, 495;
  5. One topical course selected from ANTH 350, 352, 353, 354, 355, 370, 380, 463, 470;
  6. One internship;
  7. One 3 unit anthropology elective course