Undergraduate Programs

Our program provides a broad mix of theory, fact, and hands-on practice in the traditional subfields of anthropology—archaeology, cultural anthropology, and physical anthropology.

We offer small classes in upper division majors courses, plenty of one-on-one contact with faculty, and ample opportunities in coursework for hands-on practice of anthropological skills. 

• Major in Anthropology
• Minor in Anthropology

Anthropology majors typically expand their education with study abroad programs and/or internships.

The Major in Anthropology

Basic anthropology major = 37 credits. 

Students considering graduate school or wanting an enriched major may opt for the pre-professional major track of 42+ credits. 

The basic requirements are listed below, followed by the pre-professional courses.
 
Anthropology majors are strongly urged to purse a BA degree (which has a foreign language requirement) rather than the BS degree.

The Required Courses and Credits for a Major

Introductory Level		Credits
ANT 100	Introduction to Cultural Anthropology	3
ANT 110	Introduction to Archaeology	3
ANT 120	Introduction to Physical Anthropology	3
Intermediate Core Course
ANT 200	The Ethnographic Experience	3
Upper Division Core Courses
ANT 395	Careers in Anthropology	1
ANT 370	Anthropological Theory	3
ANT 394	Research Methods in Cultural Anthropology	3
One 400 level course from each subdiscipline of Anthropology
ANT 4___	Physical Anthropology Course	3-4 total
ANT 450	Primate Behavior	(3)
ANT 456	Forensic Anthropology (with lab)	(4)
ANT 482	Ancient Disease	(3)
ANT 4___	Archaeology Course	3-6 total
ANT 440	Historical Archaeology	(3)
ANT 441	Archaeological Analysis	(3)
ANT 442	Archaeology Field School (summer)	(6)
ANT 447	North American Archaeology	(3)
ANT 4___	Cultural Anthropology Course	3 total
ANT 401	Native American Art	(3)
ANT 403	Life History and Biography	(3)
ANT 405	Applied Anthropology	(3)
ANT 412	Medical Anthropology	(3)
ANT 480	Visual Anthropology	(3)
TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS:		28 - 32
Basic Program Remaining Credits		9
Choose from: 300-level ANT courses (Please check the academic catalog for more information) an independent studies course (ANT 499) an internship related to the major (ANT 462) (See also Career Services web site for information on their internships) an Anthropology course with semester study abroad (Please check SUNY Brockport study abroad program for more information)
TOTAL		37
Pre-professional Program Remaining Credits		10-12
Any three credits from the remaining Basic Program one of the following statistics courses if you are planning to pursue a graduate degree, or certain professions: SOC 200, PSY 202, MTH 243 3 Cr. ANT 499 Independent study (planning course for senior thesis) 1-3 Cr. ANT 496 Senior Thesis 3 Cr.
TOTAL		42+

The Minor in Anthropology

The Anthropology minor consists of 18 credits and can easily be tailored to complement a student’s major.

The Required Courses and Credits for a Minor

Introductory Level		Credits
ANT 100	Introduction to Cultural Anthropology	3
One of the following:
ANT 110	Introduction to Archaeology	3
ANT 120	Introduction to Physical Anthropology	3
Electives:
Four electives selected in consultation with the departmental advisor		12