Program Overview
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Location: Candelaria 2200C
Email: HSS@unco.edu
Website: www.unco.edu/hss/anthropology
Advising Information:
Students must consult with their assigned major advisor each semester prior to registering.
To find your advisor, log into ursa.unco.edu; go to 'Student' tab and click 'View Student Information' link. If no advisor is listed, contact the major program for advisor information.
The program consists of three parts:
- Liberal Arts Curriculum (LAC) Credits
- Required Major Credits
- University-Wide Credits
Program Description:
Anthropology is devoted to understanding what it means to be human. This knowledge is valuable, not only for itself, but also for how it can be applied to a variety of professional settings. This major focuses on the power of the integrated, multidisciplinary nature of anthropological theory and methods to analyze and interpret human cultural and biological variation in a historic, prehistoric and global context. Anthropology courses provide a blend of content and inquiry based instruction. The Anthropology program emphasizes both theory and method. Students learn a variety of qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing anthropological problems. Anthropology majors often pursue graduate study and academic careers. They also follow careers in both public and private sectors. Anthropology majors work in every area of society, including government planning agencies, public health, education, journalism, social services, rural development, urban planning, migration and immigration, public archaeology, public policy evaluation, major corporations, international development agencies, public and private research institutions and a variety of advocacy and public interest groups.
Program Admission Requirements:
Academic Good Standing
Degree Requirements — 120 Credits
1. Liberal Arts Curriculum — 31 credits
To complete the degree in 120 credits as outlined, the program recommends the below LAC courses that also count toward the 48 required major credits.
Completing LAC coursework outside of the recommended list below may extend the length of the program of study.
Written Communication — 6 credits
Select any courses to fulfill this requirement from the currently approved LAC course list.
See Written Communication courses
Mathematics — 3 credits
Select any courses to fulfill this requirement from the currently approved LAC course list.
See Mathematics courses
Arts & Humanities, History, Social & Behavioral Sciences, U.S. Multicultural Studies [MS], and International Studies [IS] — 15 credits
To complete the LAC in the minimum number of credits, be sure to choose at least one course with an IS designation and one course with an MS designation.
ANT 110 and ANT 120 are recommended to fulfill the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement and the additional course requirement in the Arts & Humanities, History, Social & Behavioral Sciences, and are also required for the major.
ANT 110 will fulfill the International Studies requirement.
See Arts & Humanities, History, and Social & Behavioral Sciences courses
Natural & Physical Sciences — 7 credits
ANT 130 is recommended to fulfill Natural and Physical Sciences and double counts for the major
See Natural & Physical Sciences courses
See Liberal Arts Curriculum
2. Required Major — 48 credits
Note: Although some courses are listed under two or more subfields, no course may count in more than one subfield unless it has a variable title and / or is a unique course. For example, students may take two separate internships (ANT 492), Workshops (ANT 408), or Directed Studies (422) that count under different subfields, but it is not permissible to count a single internship, workshop, or directed study under more than one subfield. Similarly, ANT 367 may count in either the archaeology or cultural anthropology subfields but not both.
Core Courses — 15 credits
Take all courses listed below:
| ANT 110 | Introduction to Cultural AnthropologyLAB3LAIS | 3 |
| ANT 120 | World ArchaeologyLAB3 | 3 |
| ANT 130 | Introduction to Biological AnthropologyLAS1 | 3 |
| ANT 270 | Professional Development | 3 |
| ANT 470 | Seminar in Anthropology | 3 |
Although not required, we recommend taking ANT 130L in association with ANT 130. When taken together, ANT 130 + ANT 130L fulfill the LAC Natural and Physical Sciences lab science requirement.
Methods and Theory — 6 credits
Choose two of the methods/theory courses in consultation with an advisor.
| ANT 300 | Applied Anthropology | 3 |
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| ANT 350 | Field Methods in Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
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| ANT 320 | Archaeological Research Methods | 3 |
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| ANT 340 | Quantitative Methods for Anthropology | 3 |
*Note: Students enrolled in the ABAMPH Accelerated Degree Program should take ANT340 Quantitative Methods and either ANT350 Field Methods in Cultural Anthropology or ANT300 Applied Anthropology.
Cultural Anthropology — 9 credits
Choose three of the following courses in consultation with an advisor:
| ANT 212 | North American Indians | 3 |
| ANT 233 | Anthropological Linguistics | 3 |
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| ANT 245 | Introduction to EthnomusicologyLAB3LAIS | 3 |
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| MUS 245 | Introduction to EthnomusicologyLAB3LAIS | 3 |
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| ANT 292 | Culture and ConflictLAA3 | 3 |
| ANT 296 | Study Abroad Experience | 3 |
| ANT 313 | Anthropology of Globalization | 3 |
| ANT 314 | Anthropology of Sex and Gender Diversity | 3 |
| ANT 317 | Contemporary Native American Issues | 3 |
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| ANT 316 | Global Conflict and Gender | 3 |
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| GNDR 316 | Global Conflict and Gender | 3 |
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| ANT 331 | Anthropology and Contemporary Human Problems | 3 |
| ANT 333 | Anthropology of Religion | 3 |
| ANT 355 | Medical Anthropology | 3 |
| ANT 367 | The End of the World | 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 |
| ANT 500 | Immigrant and Refugee Health | 3 |
*Note: Students enrolled in the ABAMPH Accelerated Degree Program should take ANT355 Medical Anthropology, ANT314 Sex & Gender Diversity or ANT316 Global Conflict and Gender, and ANT500 Immigrant and Refugee Health (in Junior or Senior Year).
Students enrolled in the ABAMPH Accelerated Degree Program are required to take ANT-500.
Archaeology — 9 credits
Choose three of the following courses in consultation with an advisor:
Biological Anthropology — 9 credits
Choose three of the following courses in consultation with an advisor:
*Note: Students enrolled in the ABAMPH Accelerated Degree Program should take 3 of the following: ANT330 Forensic Anthropology, ANT430 Human Evolutionary Anatomy, ANT332 Modern Human Variation, and/or ANT3XX Bioarchaeology).
Although ANT 130 may be taken alone, students choosing to enroll in ANT 130L must enroll in ANT 130 simultaneously.
3. University-Wide Credits — 41 credits*
Complete additional credits to achieve the minimum credits needed for any degree at UNC; for this program, that will typically be 41 credits.
*Note: Students who apply the recommended courses to both the liberal arts curriculum and the major requirements will have an increased number of university wide electives to apply to this degree. See your advisor for details.
Recommended University-Wide Electives for Students enrolled in the ABAMPH Accelerated Degree Program:
| HUSR 205 | Introduction to Human ServicesLAB3 | 3 |
| HUSR 209 | Foundations of Health Promotion/Health Education | 3 |
| HUSR 342 | Modern Concepts of Health and Disease | 3 |
| HUSR 410 | Human Services Program Planning and Evaluation | 3 |
| PHIL 250 | Medical EthicsLAA3 | 3 |
| PHIL 368 | Philosophy of Disability | 3 |
| SOC 275 | Society & Mental Health | 3 |
| SOC 305 | Sociology of Disability | 3 |
| SOC 375 | Sociology of Health and Illness | 3 |
| SOC 471 | Sociology of Aging | 3 |
| MAS 337 | Chicana/o Literature and Theory | 3 |
| MAS 380 | US Mexico Immigration | 3 |
| MAS 446 | Chicana/o Theory | 3 |
Four Year Plan
This four year plan is a recommended schedule to complete this bachelor's degree in 4 years. Courses are subject to availability. Students must consult with their major advisor to receive information on any additional graduation requirements and course sequence guidance.
Year 1 – 30 credits
Fall Semester
| | Choose two of the following | |
| ANT 110 | Introduction to Cultural AnthropologyLAB3LAIS | 3 |
| ANT 120 | World ArchaeologyLAB3 | 3 |
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| ANT 130 | Introduction to Biological AnthropologyLAS1 | 3 |
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| ANT 130L | Introduction to Biological Anthropology LaboratoryLAS1LASL | 1 |
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| | Liberal Arts Curriculum | 3 |
| | Liberal Arts Curriculum | 3 |
| | Liberal Arts Curriculum | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Choose one of the following courses: | |
| ANT 110 | Introduction to Cultural AnthropologyLAB3LAIS | 3 |
| or | |
| ANT 120 | World ArchaeologyLAB3 | 3 |
| or | |
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| ANT 130 | Introduction to Biological AnthropologyLAS1 | 3 |
| and | |
| ANT 130L | Introduction to Biological Anthropology LaboratoryLAS1LASL | 1 |
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| | Liberal Arts Curriculum | 3 |
| | Liberal Arts Curriculum | 3 |
| | Liberal Arts Curriculum | 3 |
| | University-Wide Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Year 2 – 30 credits
Fall Semester
| ANT 300 | Applied Anthropology | 3 |
| or | |
| ANT 320 | Archaeological Research Methods | 3 |
| or | |
| ANT 340 | Quantitative Methods for Anthropology | 3 |
| or | |
| ANT 350 | Field Methods in Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
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| | Major Elective | 3 |
| | Major Elective | 3 |
| | Liberal Arts Curriculum | 4 |
| | University-Wide Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring Semester
| ANT 270 | Professional Development | 3 |
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| ANT 300 | Applied Anthropology | 3 |
| or | |
| ANT 320 | Archaeological Research Methods | 3 |
| or | |
| ANT 340 | Quantitative Methods for Anthropology | 3 |
| or | |
| ANT 350 | Field Methods in Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
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| | Major Elective | 3 |
| | University-Wide Elective | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Year 3 – 30 credits
Fall Semester
| | Major Elective | 3 |
| | Major Elective | 3 |
| | University-Wide Elective | 3 |
| | University-Wide Elective | 3 |
| | University-Wide Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester
| | Major Elective | 3 |
| | Major Elective | 3 |
| | University-Wide Elective | 3 |
| | University-Wide Elective | 3 |
| | University-Wide Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Year 4 – 30 credits
Fall Semester
| | Major Elective | 3 |
| | University-Wide Elective | 3 |
| | University-Wide Elective | 3 |
| | University-Wide Elective | 3 |
| | University-Wide Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester
| ANT 470 | Seminar in Anthropology | 3 |
| | Major Elective | 3 |
| | University-Wide Elective | 3 |
| | University-Wide Elective | 3 |
| | University-Wide Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Advising Notes –
- Not every course is offered every year; specific courses of interest should be taken at your earliest convenience.
- Summer Offerings (most, but not all summers): ANT 110, ANT 120, ANT 130, ANT 335
- Additional Anthropology courses may be taken as University-wide electives. Consult with your advisor regarding options and opportunities for enhancing your Anthropology experience.
ANT LAC Courses -
- ANT 110 and ANT 120 are recommended to fulfill the Social and behavioral Sciences requirement and the additional course requirement in the Arts & Humanities, History, Social & Behavioral Sciences, and are also required for the major.
- ATN 110 will fulfill the International Studies requirement and is required for the major.
- ANT 130 is recommended to fulfill Natural and Physical Sciences and is required for the major.
- Although not required, we recommend taking ANT 130L in association with ANT 130. When taken together, ANT 130 + ANT 130L fulfill the LAC Natural and Physical Sciences lab science requirement.
- ANT 245/MUS245 fulfills the LAB3 LAIS requirement.
- ANT 292 fulfills the LAA3 requirement.
Accelerated Anthropology BA to Public Health (MPH)
This degree offers a combined BA/MPH degree option in which students can complete their BA in Anthropology and their Master of Public Health (MPH) in Community Health Education degrees in about 5.5 years. This is possible by taking some of the MPH graduate courses as an undergraduate, and having those courses apply to both degrees.
Accelerated MPH Admission
To be eligible for application ABAMPH, students must currently be enrolled in the Anthropology BA degree at UNC. Students who want to switch their major to the Anthropology degree must have achieved a sophomore or higher standing within their current major and be in good academic standing with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students who choose to change majors/programs later than their sophomore year may have course conflicts in meeting both the undergraduate degree requirements and taking the graduate public health courses that are to transfer to the MPH program, which can result in the student sharing fewer credits between the BA and MPH programs. Students in this situation will be advised of this potential so that they can make an informed decision about their academic plans related to this degree option.
Individuals who wish to be considered for admission to the MPH program will submit their application to the Schools and Programs of Public Health portal (SOPHAS) in Fall of Year 4 by the January 15 application deadline. In addition to the application itself, individuals will submit 3 letters of recommendation, official transcripts, a resume or CV, and a statement of purpose. Of the three required letters of recommendation at least two of them will need to come from a faculty or academic advisor within their undergraduate program. Some public health related experience (paid, volunteer, or internship) is beneficial. These applicants will also select their MPH concentration in Community Health Education or Global Health/Community Health Education at the time that they submit materials through the SOPHAS system.
Accelerated MPH Timeline
Students will take MPH courses in place of similar courses within their undergraduate programs. Allowing students to count graduate courses toward their undergraduate degree reduces the total credit hours to complete both degrees (BA and MPH) from 162 (120 + 42) to 153. The 120 semester hours for the BA include 48 for the ANT major, 31 for the LAC, and 41 for electives.
Years 1-2
Work on completing LAC requirements
Work on completing University Wide Credit requirements; suggested courses are the following:
| HUSR 205 | Introduction to Human ServicesLAB3 | 3 |
| HUSR 209 | Foundations of Health Promotion/Health Education | 3 |
| HUSR 342 | Modern Concepts of Health and Disease | 3 |
| HUSR 410 | Human Services Program Planning and Evaluation | 3 |
| MAS 337 | Chicana/o Literature and Theory | 3 |
| MAS 380 | US Mexico Immigration | 3 |
| MAS 446 | Chicana/o Theory | 3 |
| PHIL 250 | Medical EthicsLAA3 | 3 |
| PHIL 368 | Philosophy of Disability | 3 |
| SOC 275 | Society & Mental Health | 3 |
| SOC 305 | Sociology of Disability | 3 |
| SOC 375 | Sociology of Health and Illness | 3 |
| SOC 471 | Sociology of Aging | 3 |
Work on Completing ANT BA requirements, including the following courses:
| ANT 110 | Introduction to Cultural AnthropologyLAB3LAIS | 3 |
| ANT 120 | World ArchaeologyLAB3 | 3 |
| ANT 130 | Introduction to Biological AnthropologyLAS1 | 3 |
| ANT 270 | Professional Development | 3 |
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| ANT 300 | Applied Anthropology | 3 |
| or | |
| ANT 350 | Field Methods in Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
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| ANT 340 | Quantitative Methods for Anthropology | 3 |
Complete 9 credits from the following ANT Electives
Note: Take 2 Archaeology Electives
Years 3-4
- Apply to the MPH program Fall of Year 4
- Complete LAC
- Complete University Wide Credits; suggested courses are the following:
| HUSR 205 | Introduction to Human ServicesLAB3 | 3 |
| HUSR 209 | Foundations of Health Promotion/Health Education | 3 |
| HUSR 342 | Modern Concepts of Health and Disease | 3 |
| HUSR 410 | Human Services Program Planning and Evaluation | 3 |
| MAS 337 | Chicana/o Literature and Theory | 3 |
| MAS 380 | US Mexico Immigration | 3 |
| MAS 446 | Chicana/o Theory | 3 |
| PHIL 250 | Medical EthicsLAA3 | 3 |
| PHIL 366 | Philosophy of Law | 3 |
| SOC 275 | Society & Mental Health | 3 |
| SOC 305 | Sociology of Disability | 3 |
| SOC 375 | Sociology of Health and Illness | 3 |
| SOC 471 | Sociology of Aging | 3 |
Take two of the following 500-level courses
| CH 509 | Behavior Change Theories | 3 |
| CH 530 | Strategies for Community Health Promotion | 3 |
| CH 535 | Effective Community Health Engagement | 3 |
Accelerated MPH Advising
ABAMPH will be administered jointly by the UNC HSS Dean’s Office and the ColoradoSPH at UNC. It is expected that students will complete their BA degree with joint input from their Anthropology faculty advisor, the HSS Student Success center, and ColoradoSPH at UNC. Once students enter the MPH program, oversight will be the sole responsibility of the ColoradoSPH at UNC MPH program.
ABAMPH students may apply to the Community Health Education or Global Health/Community Health Education concentrations offered by the ColoradoSPH at the UNC campus. Anthropology faculty advisors and the HSS Student Success Center will conduct academic advising with these students during the BA portion of their degrees. ColoradoSPH@UNC faculty advisors will assist with the MPH course selections during the students’ 3rd and 4th years and will take over advising completely once the student has matriculated into the MPH. These students will be closely monitored by the ColoradoSPH at UNC faculty advisor as they would work with this individual to process any academic petitions.
Faculty Advising
Students who matriculate from the BA into the MPH program will be assigned a faculty advisor following the ColoradoSPH at UNC advising structure. Faculty advisors are assigned based on the student’s selected concentration.
Student Consultation and Advising
BA: Regular undergraduate advisor in the UNC HSS Advising Center.
MPH (for interested students): Campus Director of the ColoradoSPH@UNC
MPH (for admitted and active Accelerated students): Assigned MPH faculty advisor