Anthropology Sustainable Development - Appalachian State University

Anthropology Sustainable Development from Appalachian State University is a Campus Bachelor Anthropology degree that prepares you for a Science career. The anthropological perspective provides a broad understanding of the origins as well as the meaning of physical and 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 a sustainable development concentration consists of a minimum of 69 semester hours. This includes: (1) Core courses in anthropology consisting of ANT 1215, 1230, 4550, 4570, 4900; a choice of ANT 1220, 2235, or 2335; a choice of ANT 3405 or 3410; and 12-15 semester hours of electives in anthropology. (2) A minimum of 30 semester hours including: (a) six semester hours from the following: CS 1410, GHY 2310, GHY/PLN 2812, PLN 2410, SOC 3885, TEC 4608, TEC 4618, or a course substitution with an advisor's permission; (b) six semester hours of science, three semester hours of which must include one of the following: BIO 3302 or BIO 3312; and the remaining three semester hours of science must be above core curriculum requirements; (c) nine semester hours in a geographic/cultural area emphasis chosen in consultation with an advisor; and (d) nine semester hours of electives chosen in consultation with an advisor. (3) Statistics 2810 is required. View more details on Appalachian State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Anthropology courses.