Anthropology, BA

The Anthropology major is a traditional approach to anthropology which includes an overview of the four-field perspective which includes cultural anthropology, linguistics, physical anthropology, and archeology. The major provides the student with a general understanding of the discipline of anthropology and focuses on the concept of culture as an overriding concept in understanding human nature and variability.

Traditional Major Program Requirements (50-53 units)

Lower Division Requirement

ANT 225 - Cultural Anthropology

Methodology Requirements

Upper Division Requirements

Concentration Courses (12-15 units)

Students must complete all requirements in one of the following concentrations: Cultural Anthropology; Psychological Anthropology

Cultural Anthropology (12 units)

Psychological Anthropology (15 units)

Optional Additional Concentrations* (12-15 units)

Students can earn an optional concentration in one of the following areas: Forensic Psychology; Industrial and Organizational Psychology; Life Span Development; Medical Anthropology; Social Work; Sports Psychology

*Each optional concentration requires the completion of a minimum twelve (12) distinct units beyond the major.