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2025-2026 University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 University Catalog

Anthropology, B.A.


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(Major Code: 22021) (Academic Plan Code: 110901BALS)

All candidates for a Bachelor of Arts degree must complete the graduation requirements listed in the section of this catalog on “Graduation Requirements .” No more than 48 units in anthropology courses can apply to the degree.

A minor is not required with this major.

Impacted Program

The anthropology major is an impacted program. To be admitted to the anthropology major, students must meet the following criteria:

  1. Complete with a grade of C (2.0) or better: ANTH 101 ANTH 102 , and ANTH 103 . These courses cannot be taken for credit/no credit (Cr/NC);
  2. Complete a minimum of 60 transferable semester units;
  3. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.

To complete the major, students must fulfill the degree requirements for the major described in the catalog in effect at the time they are accepted into the premajor at SDSU (assuming continuous enrollment).

Preparation for the Major


(9 units)

These prerequisite courses may not be taken Cr/NC. The minimum grade in each class is C (2.0) or better.

Language Requirement


Competency (successfully completing the third college semester or fifth college quarter) is required in one language other than English to fulfill the graduation requirements. Refer to section of catalog on “Graduation Requirements .”

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement


Complete one of the approved upper division writing courses (W) with a grade of C (2.0) or better. See “Graduation Requirements ” section for a complete listing of requirements.

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