Anthropology: Multicultural Anthropology
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Multicultural Anthropology explores the bases of pluralism and cultural diversity in the U.S. This minor focuses on comparative concepts and issues related to multicultural behavior and group dynamics in contemporary society. The experiences of ethnic groups, social classes and the cultural context of gender and sexuality provide the base for this program.
Minor Requirements — 18 Credits
Take both courses:
| ANT 110 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| MCS 101 | Multiculturalism in the United States: Concepts and Issues | 3 |
Choose one of the following methods courses:
| ANT 300 | Applied Anthropology | 3 |
| ANT 315 | Life History and Culture | 3 |
| ANT 320 | Archaeological Research Methods | 3 |
| ANT 340 | Quantitative Methods for Anthropology | 3 |
| ANT 350 | Field Methods in Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
Choose three courses in consultation with advisor:
| ANT 212 | North American Indians | 3 |
| ANT 233 | Anthropological Linguistics | 3 |
| ANT 245 | Introduction to Ethnomusicology | 3 |
| | or | |
| MUS 245 | Introduction to Ethnomusicology | 3 |
| ANT 270 | Professional Development | 3 |
| ANT 292 | Ideas in Conflict | 3 |
| | or | |
| MIND 292 | Ideas in Conflict | 3 |
| ANT 313 | Anthropology of Globalization | 3 |
| ANT 314 | Anthropology of Sex and Gender Diversity | 3 |
| ANT 317 | Contemporary Native American Issues | 3 |
| ANT 321 | Archaeology of North America | 3 |
| ANT 333 | Anthropology of Religion | 3 |
| ANT 338 | World Rebuilding (Paleoecology) | 3 |
| ANT 355 | Medical Anthropology | 3 |
| ANT 395 | Topics in Anthropology | 3 |
| ANT 408 | Workshop in Anthropology | 3-12 |
| ANT 422 | Directed Studies | 1- 4 |
| ANT 492 | Internship | 1-12 |
| AFS 205 | Survey of African American Literature | 3 |
| AFS 340 | The Black Family | 3 |
| AFS 360 | Routes of Black Music | 3 |
| AFS 396 | African and African American World Views | 3 |
| GNDR 240 | Gender, Race, Class, and Sexuality | 3 |
| HIST 347 | United States Women's History to 1877 | 3 |
| MAS 301 | Mexican American Politics and Leadership | 3 |
| MAS 337 | Chicana/o Literature and Theory | 3 |
| MAS 395 | Topics in Gender Issues | 3 |
| PSY 467 | Psychology of Prejudice | 3 |
NOTE: Different courses to fulfill this elective requirement may by chosen with the consent of the minor advisor.
ANT 408, ANT 422, and/or ANT 492 must each be taken for 3 credits in order to count toward this requirement.