Anthropology, B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences

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.

• ANTH 101 - Human Biocultural Origins Units: 3
• ANTH 102 - Introduction to Socio-Cultural Anthropology Units: 3
• ANTH 103 - Introduction to Archaeology and World Prehistory Units: 3

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

Passing the Writing Placement Assessment with a score of 10 or completing 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.

Graduation Survey

All majors will complete an online survey assessing their experiences in the department and educational outcomes in the major. Students answer the survey online at the Department of Anthropology webpage. The survey must be completed during the student’s final semester.

Major

A minimum of 36 upper division units, at least 33 of which are in anthropology, to include

• ANTH 301 - Principles of Biological Anthropology Units: 3
• ANTH 302 - Principles of Archaeology Units: 3
• ANTH 303 - Principles of Socio-Cultural Anthropology Units: 3
• ANTH 304 - Principles of Anthropological Linguistics Units: 3