UNCW UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
2011-2012 CATALOGUE
B. A. Anthropology (ANT)
College: Arts & Sciences
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Course requirements for all UNCW degrees include: (1) University Studies, (2) specific major requirements, and (3)
sufficient elective hours for a combined total of a minimum of 124 hours.
(1) UNIVERSITY STUDIES
See University Studies sheet and/or information on the web at http://www.uncw.edu/uc/basic/basic.html
(2)MAJOR REQUIREMENTS - ANT (Minimum 37 hours)
Core Courses: (13 hours)
_____ +ANT 206
Cultural Anthropology (3)
_____ *+ANT 207
Archaeology (3), Lab (1) (Meets Applied Learning Requirement)
_____ +ANT 210
Physical Anthropology (3) (Meets Computer Competency Requirement)
_____ ANT 450
History of Anthropological Theory (3) Prerequisite: ANT 206 and 6 hours of anthropology
courses above the introductory level, or consent of instructor
(Meets Oral Communication Competency Requirement)
Archaeology Subfield: (Minimum 6 hours)
_____ ANT_____
Choose 6 hours from the following: ANT 307, 308, 310, 311, 312, 313, 315, 380, 411,
_____ ANT_____
412, 435, 440, or 455
Biological/Physical Subfield: (Minimum 6 hours)
_____ ANT_____
Choose 6 hours from the following: ANT 320, 322, 324, *326, 426, or 430
_____ ANT_____
Cultural Subfield: (Minimum 6 hours)
_____ ANT_____
Choose 6 hours from the following: ANT 300, 301, 303, 304, 305, 309, 316, 317, +327,
_____ ANT_____
346, *387, or 445
Electives: (Minimum 6 hours)
_____ ANT_____
Any 200-, 300-, or 400- level anthropology course: 3-6 hours
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Linguistics: 0-3 hours; Choose 3 hours from the following: ANT 208, ENG 320 or 322
A “C” (2.00) GPA or better is required among all courses used to satisfy the anthropology major and a “C” or better is
required in each required anthropology course counted toward the major.
NOTE: Students contemplating a professional career in anthropology are urged to study a foreign language and acquire
basic skills in computer science and statistics. Anthropology advisors may recommend additional courses in the sciences,
humanities or mathematics commensurate with individual career paths.
Requirements for Teacher Licensure in Social Studies: In addition to completing requirements for the major,
anthropology majors seeking licensure in social studies must complete the Teacher Education Program requirements and a
minimum of 21 collateral hours including HST 101, 102, 104, 105, 106, and PLS 101, and at least one course in each of
the following areas: economics and geography.
For information on the Teacher Education Program admissions criteria and the courses required for licensure in North
Carolina, see the Watson School of Education section of the 2011-2012 undergraduate catalogue. Students planning to
pursue licensure should apply to the Watson School of Education as soon as admissions requirements are met (typically in
the sophomore year) and plan their programs in regular consultation with their advisors. Teacher licensure requirements
are established at the state level and may be changed by the state at any time.
* These courses require a lab
+ May also be used to satisfy University Studies requirements
(3) ELECTIVES
_____ Elective hours to equal a minimum of 124 hours
Requirements to declare ANT: Completion of 24 hours.
For further information, see the ANT website: http://www.uncw.edu/ant and
http://uncw.edu/catalogue/undergraduate%2011-12/Undergraduate%20Catalogue%20Master%20Word.pdf#page=120.
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ANTHROPOLOGY COURSES
ANT 105
ANT 205
ANT 206
ANT 207
ANT 208
ANT 210
ANT 211
ANT 215
ANT 250
ANT 300
ANT 301
ANT 303
ANT 304
ANT 305
ANT 307
ANT 308
ANT 309
ANT 310
ANT 311
ANT 312
ANT 313
ANT 315
ANT 316
ANT 317
ANT 320
ANT 322
ANT 324
ANT 326
ANT 327
ANT 346
ANT 380
ANT 387
ANT 411
ANT 412
ANT 426
ANT 430
ANT 435
ANT 440
ANT 445
ANT 450
ANT 455
ANT 491
ANT 495
ANT 498
ANT 499
Introduction to Anthropology (3)
(SOC 205) Human Societies (3)
Cultural Anthropology (3)
Archaeology (3), Lab (l)
Language and Culture (3)
Physical Anthropology (3)
Fundamentals of Forensic Anthropology (3)
Anthropology of Native Americans (3)
World Cultures Through Film (3)
Tribal Society in Crisis (3)
Shamanism, Witchcraft, and Cults (3)
Culture and Gender (3)
South Americans Indians (3) Prerequisite: ANT 105 or 206, or consent of instructor
North Americans Indians (3)
New World Archaeology (3) Prerequisite: ANT 105 or 207, or consent of instructor
Old World Archaeology (3) Prerequisite: ANT 105 or 207 or consent of instructor
Environmental Anthropology (3) Prerequisite: ANT 105 or 206 or 207, or consent of instructor
The Ancient Maya (3)
Field Methods in Archeology (3-6) Prerequisite: ANT 207
Collapse. The Fall of Complex Civilizations (3)
Plantation Archaeology (3)
Ancient Mesoamerica (3)
Exploring World Cultures (3)
Social Issues in Latin America (3)
Human Origins (3) Prerequisite: ANT 210 or consent of instructor
Primate Biology and Behavior (3) Prerequisite: ANT 210 or consent of instructor
Human Biological Variation (3) Prerequisite: ANT 210 or consent of instructor
Human Osteology (3), Lab (1) Prerequisite: ANT 210
Globalization and Culture Change (3)
Medical Anthropology (3)
Life in Ancient Britain and Ireland (3)
Museum Studies (3) Prerequisite: ANT 206 or consent of instructor.
Advanced Field Training in Archaeology (3-6) Prerequisites: HST 105 or 441, ANT 311, and consent of
instructor
(HST 508) Historical Archaeology (3) Prerequisites: HST 105 or 441, or ANT 105 or 207, or consent of
instructor and graduate status
Forensic Osteology Method and Theory (3) Prerequisites: ANT 326 and ANTL 326 with a grade of “C”
(2.00) or better in both courses
(BIO 430) Evolutionary Biology (3) Prerequisite: BIO 335
Archaeology and the Media (3) Prerequisite: ANT 207 or consent of instructor
Seminar in Southeastern Archaeology (3) Prerequisite: ANT 207 and any 300-level ANT course
Practicing Ethnography (3) Prerequisite: ANT 206 or consent of instructor
History of Anthropological Theory (3) Prerequisites: ANT 206 and six hours of ANT courses above the
introductory level, or consent of instructor
Reading Material Culture (3) Prerequisite: ANT 207 or 412
Directed Individual Study (1-3) Prerequisites: Overall GPA of at least 2.00; junior or senior standing, and
consent of instructor, department chair and dean.
Topical Seminar (1-3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Internship in Anthropology (1-6) Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and consent of instructor
Honors Work in Anthropology (2-3) Prerequisites: Eligibility for honors program and senior standing
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