Mar 28, 2024  
2022-23 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-23 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Anthropology, B.A.


Sociology and Anthropology  
615-494-7681
Shannon Hodge, program coordinator
Shannon.Hodge@mtsu.edu

The Anthropology program emphasizes the practical aspects of anthropology to help solve human problems. Sub-disciplines are introduced in archaeology, ethnology, biological anthropology, and linguistics with a special emphasis on fieldwork.

Academic Map


Following is a printable, suggested four-year schedule of courses:

Anthropology, B.A., Academic Map  

Degree Requirements


General Education 41 hours
Major Requirements 43 hours
Foreign Language 6 hours
Approved Bachelor of Arts Minor 15-18 hours
Electives 12-15
TOTAL 120 hours

General Education (41 hours)


General Education  requirements include Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Science categories.

Major Requirements (43 hours)


Foreign Language Requirement (6 hours)


  • Students must successfully complete 2010 and 2020 or any courses numbered above the 2000 level in a single foreign language.

Minor (15-18 hours)


  • Approved Bachelor of Arts minor

Electives (12-15 hours)


Recommended Curriculum: Anthropology, B.A.


Curricular listings include General Education  requirements in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences categories.

Freshman


Subtotal: 32 Hours


Sophomore


Subtotal: 28 Hours


Junior


Subtotal: 30 Hours


Senior


  • ANTH area studies 6 credit hours
  • Minor upper-division courses 6 credit hours
  • Minor course 3 credit hours
  • ANTH elective (2000 level or above) 3 credit hours
  • Electives 6 credit hours
  • Foreign language (2010 and 2020 or above) 6 credit hours

Subtotal: 30 Hours


NOTE:


*Required courses