Anthropology Anthropology - Appalachian State University

Anthropology Anthropology from Appalachian State University is a Campus Bachelor Anthropology degree that prepares you for a Science career. The Department of Anthropology is committed to a comparative and holistic approach to the study of the human experience. The anthropological perspective provides a broad understanding of the origins as well as the meaning of physical a nd cultural diversity in the world--past, present, and future. As such, the program in anthropology offers the opportunity for understanding world affairs and problems within the total context of the human experience and for constructing solutions to world problems which are firmly grounded in that context. Specifically, the department offers: (1) students of all disciplines the opportunity to deepen and broaden their knowledge of humankind and of themselves; (2) a strong preparation for graduate study in anthropology; and (3) an academic and practical background for those who wish to apply the anthropological perspective in a wide range of professional careers, such as social services, education, and archeology. A major in anthropology leading to the Bachelor of Science (non-teaching) degree with an anthropology career orientation consists of a minimum of 60 semester hours. This includes: (1) Core courses in anthropology consisting of ANT 1215, 1230, 4550; a choice of ANT 1220, 2235, or 2335; a choice of ANT 3120, 3405, 3410, or 4210; a choice of ANT 4402, 4425, or 4570; and 12 semester hours of electives in anthropology. (2) A minimum of 30 semes ter hours in a career-oriented group of courses selected from several departments and disciplines. Core courses will be specified for each group with electives chosen with the consent of the advisor. Some suggested groups are public/historical archeology and applied cultural anthropology . Statistics 3810 is required. Students must have written permission from the department chairperson prior to declaring this major. View more details on Appalachian State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Anthropology courses.