The general Anthropology major is the study of what makes us human. To understand the complexity of the human experience and apply that knowledge to solving contemporary problems, anthropology draws and builds upon knowledge from the social and biological sciences as well as the humanities and physical sciences. The major prepares students for excellent jobs by developing the global information and critical skills necessary to drive positive change in business, research, teaching, advocacy, and public service. Our graduates pursue careers in cultural resource management, urban planning, education, natural resource management, global rights and community-led conservation, public health and epidemiology. Students can major in Anthropology with Elementary Education Certification and then be qualified to teach grades K-6 in New Jersey Public Schools.
120 credits of coursework is required for the baccalaureate degree with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA, and a minimum 2.0 major GPA.
For details about this program, including program description, admission requirements, and contact information, click here.
Degree Requirements Overview
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| 1 |
| 24-27 |
| 37 |
| 58-55 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
Major Requirements
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| ANTH 100 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 101 | Physical Anthropology | 4 |
| ANTH 102 | Linguistic Anthropology | 3 |
| or ANTH 211 | Language and Taboo |
| or ANTH 230 | Indigenous Languages and Lifeways |
| or ANTH 311 | Language, Power and Expressions of Identity |
| ANTH 103 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH 200 | Key Issues in Anthropology | 3 |
| or ANTH 201 | Applied Anthropology |
| ANTH 301 | Methods in Anthropological Research and Practice | 3 |
| ANTH 302 | Seminar in Anthropological Theory | 3 |
| 3 |
| 9 |
| 3 |
| Total Credits | 37 |
100-200 Level Electives
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| ANTH 102 | Linguistic Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 105 | Introduction to Disability Studies, Rights, and Culture | 3 |
| ANTH 110 | Anthropology of Multicultural America | 3 |
| ANTH 115 | Cultures of the Middle East | 3 |
| ANTH 120 | Native North Americans | 3 |
| ANTH 125 | Anthropology of Globalization | 3 |
| ANTH 130 | Cultures of South Asia | 3 |
| ANTH 135 | Anthropology of Conflict and Violence | 3 |
| ANTH 150 | Cultures of Latin America | 3 |
| ANTH 160 | The Anthropology of Race | 3 |
| ANTH 165 | Human Culture in Biodiversity Conservation | 3 |
| ANTH 180 | Health and Healing in Cross Cultural Perspective | 3 |
| ANTH 205 | Disability in US Popular Culture | 3 |
| ANTH 211 | Language and Taboo | 3 |
| ANTH 230 | Indigenous Languages and Lifeways | 3 |
| ANTH 255 | Urban Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 290 | Historical Archaeology | 3 |
Upper Level Method and Theory Electives
Community Engagement and Research Electives
Suggested Free Electives
Plus Optional Theory and Methods Electives Credits
Up to, but not more than 3 credits of the following courses may be applied to the Theory and Methods Electives requirements.
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| ANTH 470 | Archaeological Field Methods | 1-6 |
| ANTH 480 | Independent Research in Anthropology | 3-6 |
| ANTH 490 | Internship in Anthropology | 3-6 |
New Student Seminar
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| |
| 1 |
| Pathways to Success | |
| Freshman Seminar in Chemistry | |
| First Year Seminar | |
| Adult Academic Success Seminar | |
| New Student Seminar | |
| Freshman Seminar in Health and Physical Education | |
| Pathways to Adult Learning | |
| New Student Seminar | |
| New Student Experience for Mathematical Sciences | |
| Freshman Seminar for Music Majors | |
| Introduction to Nursing | |
| Freshman Seminar in Political Science and Law | |
SEEDS General Education Requirements
Click here for a list of courses that fulfill the SEEDS requirements.
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3-6 |
| 6 |
| |
| |
| Total Credits | 24-27 |
Recommended Roadmap to Program of Study Completion
This recommended degree plan is provided as an outline for students to follow in order to complete their program of study requirements within four years and 120 credits. This plan is a recommendation and must be used in consultation with their academic advisor. Important note: Students should be aware this plan assumes no pre-requisite coursework is required. If pre-requisite coursework is needed, students may have additional requirements to fulfill which do not appear on the plan.
| First Year |
|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|
| New Student Seminar | 1 | ANTH 101 (Fulfills SEEDS: Exploration 2 - Scientific Reasoning) | 4 |
| SEEDS: Effective Writing I | 3 | SEEDS: World Language 2 or Free Elective | 3 |
| SEEDS: Interactive Communication | 3 | SEEDS: Effective Writing II | 3 |
| SEEDS: World Language 1 | 3 | ANTH 103 | 3 |
| ANTH 100 (Fulfills SEEDS: Exploration 1 – Analyzing Cultures and Societies) | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| SEEDS: Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | |
| | 16 | | 16 |
| Second Year |
|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|
| SEEDS: Political and Civic Life (may be fulfilled by ANTH 105, ANTH 180, or ANTH 230 in the major. | 3 | 100-200 Level Major Elective | 3 |
| ANTH 200 or 201 | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| SEEDS: Exploration 3 | 3 | SEEDS: Exploration 4 | 3 |
| ANTH 102, 211, 230, or 311 | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| | 15 | | 15 |
| Third Year |
|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|
| ANTH 301 | 3 | ANTH 302 | 3 |
| Methods/Theory Elective 1 | 3 | Methods/Theory Elective 2 | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | Methods/Theory Elective 3 | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| | 15 | | 15 |
| Fourth Year |
|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|
| Community Engagement/Research Elective | 3 | ANTH 490 (or Free Elective) | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | ANTH 490 (or Free Elective) | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 1 |
| | 15 | | 13 |
| Total Credits 120 |
