University Curriculum Committee
Proposal for New Academic Plan, Plan Change, or Plan Deletion
1. College
2. Academic
Unit/Department
Social and Behavioral Sciences
3. Academic
Plan Name
5. Effective Date
4. Subplan (if
applicable)?
Anthropology BA
FALL 2011
6. Is this proposal for a:
Anthropology Department
Plan Restructure will result in 3
new subplans
Plan Code = ANTBA
New Plan
Plan Change*
Plan Deletion
New Subplan
Subplan Change
Subplan Deletion
*Plan changes must be accompanied by an updated 8-semester plan.
7.
For Plan Changes, place the existing catalog text in
this column. Please copy and paste the text directly
from the current on line academic catalog:
Show the proposed changes in this column. Please
BOLD the changes, to differentiate from what is not
changing and strikethrough what is being deleted.
(http://www4.nau.edu/aio/AcademicCatalog/academiccatalogs.htm)
(Describe the changed requirements under headings that
match those used in the left column. Please be aware that if
the units are not totaled correctly, the catalog editor will
adjust them accordingly.)
Be sure you include all catalog text that pertains to
this plan change
B.A. Anthropology
To earn this degree, you must complete at least 120 units of
coursework, which we describe in the sections that follow:

at least 35 units of liberal studies requirements
 at least 43 units of major requirements
 at least 16 units of language requirements

at least 18 units of minor requirements
 elective courses, if needed, to reach an overall total
of at least 120 units
Be aware that some courses required for your degree have
prerequisites that you must also take.
Please note that you must complete Northern Arizona
University’s diversity requirements by taking two 3-unit
courses, one in U.S. ethnic diversity and one in global
diversity awareness. These courses may be used to meet
other requirements within your academic plan if you choose
them carefully. Click here for a list of the available diversity
courses.
Also be aware that Northern Arizona University requires
that at least 30 units of the courses you take for your degree
must be upper-division courses (those numbered 300 and
above).
Finally, please note that you may be able to use some
courses to meet more than one requirement; however, you
must still meet the total of at least 120 units to graduate.
Contact your advisor for details.
Click here for information about Anthropology
undergraduate courses and faculty.
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B.A. Anthropology
To earn this degree, you must complete at least 120 units of
coursework, which we describe in the sections that follow:

at least 35 units of liberal studies requirements
 at least 4333-34 units of major requirements
 at least 16 units of language requirements

at least 18 units of minor requirements 18-21 units
in a Minor (18 units or more) OR an Emphasis
(21 units).

elective courses, if needed, to reach an overall total
of at least 120 units
Be aware that some courses required for your degree have
prerequisites that you must also take.
Please note that you must complete Northern Arizona
University’s diversity requirements by taking two 3-unit
courses, one in U.S. ethnic diversity and one in global
diversity awareness. These courses may be used to meet
other requirements within your academic plan if you choose
them carefully. Click here for a list of the available diversity
courses.
Also be aware that Northern Arizona University requires that
at least 30 units of the courses you take for your degree must
be upper-division courses (those numbered 300 and above).
Finally, please note that you may be able to use some
courses to meet more than one requirement; however, you
must still meet the total of at least 120 units to graduate.
Contact your advisor for details.
Click here for information about Anthropology
undergraduate courses and faculty.
December 2010
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
You take at least the following 43 units:
 ANT 329 and 379 with a grade of C or better in
each course (6 units)
 ANT 309W and 359W, with a grade of C or better,
which together meet Northern Arizona
University’s junior writing requirement (6 units)
 3-4 units of statistics—PSY 230, SOC 365, or STA
270—with a grade of C or better
 ANT 407C, with a grade of C or better, which
meets Northern Arizona University’s senior
capstone requirement (3 units)
 an additional 25 units of anthropology courses
selected with your advisor’s consent
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
You take at least the following 43 units
You must take at least the following 43 33-34 units with a
grade of “C” or better in each course:
 ANT 101, 102, 103, and 104 with a grade of C or
better (12 units)
 ANT 329 and 379 with a grade of C or better in
each course (6 units)
 ANT 309W and 359W, with a grade of C or better,
which together meet Northern Arizona University’s
junior writing requirement (6 units)
 3-4 units of statistics—PSY 230, SOC 365, or STA
270 or equivalent—with a grade of C or better (3
units)
 ANT 407C, with a grade of C or better, which
meets Northern Arizona University’s senior
capstone requirement (3 units)
 ANT 465, with a grade of C or better (3 units)
 an additional 25 units of anthropology courses
selected with your advisor’s consent
Additionally, you must complete an Emphasis (described
below) or a Minor.
LANGUAGE
You must demonstrate proficiency in a language other than
English that is equivalent to four terms of university
coursework in the same language. You may satisfy this
requirement by taking language courses or by testing out of
all or part of it by taking a placement exam or CLEP exams
arranged by Center for Business Outreach.
EMPHASIS AREAS
21 units in General Anthropology, Sociocultural
Anthropology, or Archaeology with a “C” or better in
each course:
General Anthropology
 12 units: [ANT 205 or 306], and 250, 350, 351
 9 units from ANT 105, 106 109, 209, 211, 253,
270, 271, 301, 302, 303, 340, 355, 365, 370, 377,
379, 404, 406, 409, 414, 439, 460, 470, 480.
Sociocultural Anthropology
 12 units: ANT 205, 209, 306, and 409
 9 units from ANT 106, 211, 301, 302, 303, 340,
377, 404, 406, 409, 470, 480.
Archaeology
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
You must demonstrate proficiency in a language other than
English that is equivalent to four terms of university
coursework in the same language. You may satisfy this
requirement by taking language courses or by testing out of
all or part of it by taking CLEP exams arranged by Center
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 12 units: ANT 206, 250, 253, and 365
 9 units from ANT 106, 350, 351, 355, 408, 459,
460.
With faculty advisor approval, you may take ANT 408,
485, 497, or 499 in addition to (or instead of) choosing
December 2010
for Business Outreach.
MINOR REQUIREMENTS
You must complete a minor of at least 18 units from those
described in this catalog. In consultation with your advisor,
you should select a minor that’s appropriate for your career
aspirations and educational needs. Your minor advisor will
advise you about this part of your academic plan.
courses from the 9 units listed in each emphasis area.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
You must demonstrate proficiency in a language other than
English that is equivalent to four terms of university
coursework in the same language. You may satisfy this
requirement by taking language courses or by testing out of
all or part of it by taking a placement exam or CLEP exams
arranged by the Center for Business Outreach.
GENERAL ELECTIVES
Additional coursework is required, if, after you have met
the previously described requirements, you have not yet
completed a total of 120 units of credit.
You may take these remaining courses from any academic
areas, using these courses to pursue your specific interests
and goals. We encourage you to consult with your advisor
to select the courses that will be most advantageous to you.
(Please note that you may also use prerequisites or transfer
credits as electives if they weren’t used to meet major,
minor, or liberal studies requirements.)
Please note that we count credit for fieldwork courses (ANT
408, 511, and 512) under electives; if you wish to count
such courses as part of your major requirements, you must
take the extended major, which we describe next.
MINOR REQUIREMENTS
You must complete a minor of at least 18 units from those
described in this catalog. In consultation with your advisor,
you should select a minor that’s appropriate for your career
aspirations and educational needs. Your minor advisor will
advise you about this part of your academic plan.
GENERAL ELECTIVES
Additional coursework is may be required, if, after you have
met the previously described requirements, you have not yet
to complete a total of 120 units of credit.
You may take these remaining courses from any academic
areas, using these courses to pursue your specific interests
and goals. We encourage you to consult with your advisor to
select the courses that will be most advantageous to you.
(Please note that you may also use prerequisites or transfer
credits as electives if they weren’t used to meet major,
minor, or liberal studies requirements.)
Please note that we count credit for fieldwork courses (ANT
408, 511, and 512) under your major electives. ; if you wish
to count such courses as part of your major requirements,
you must take the extended major, which we describe next.
8. For undergraduate plans, will this requirement be a student individualized plan*?
No
Yes
*A Student Individualized Plan is an academic requirement that varies by student, such as the 15-unit BAiLS focus, for which
coursework requirements are established by the student in consultation with the advisor.
If yes, the academic unit listed at the top of this form hereby takes responsibility for providing complete
information about each student’s individual requirements for the degree audit system.
9. For undergraduate plans, will a milestone** be used to:
a. verify satisfactory completion of a non course requirement.
b. indicate admission to a major.
c. will not be used.
**A Milestone is used to record noncourse requirements, such as the HRM 800-hour work experience requirement or admission to Business
Major status. If yes, the academic unit listed at the top of this form hereby takes responsibility for maintaining the
milestone and keeping individual student records up to date.
10. Please list the Learning Outcomes of the Plan/Subplan (see degree major assessment webpage http://www4.nau.edu/assessment/main/degree/degree.htm).
The learning objectives for this new configuration are in line with the Anthropology Department learning
objectives that emphasize core classes in the four fields of Anthropology, as well as a strong
pedagogical progression from introductory level to senior level and capstone courses. The original
curriculum assessment and learning objectives are presented in detail in the departmental document
“Proposed New Anthropology Undergraduate Program and Core Curriculum at Northern Arizona
University, April 17, 2009” The Anthropology BA learning objectives include:
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1. Students will obtain a comprehensive four-field understanding of anthropology
A. Students will understand and be able to apply concepts such as: culture and society, cultural
relativism, cultural diversity, culture change, biological evolution, the emergence and impact of
socio-political complexity, and the impact of globalization and global processes.
B. Students will appreciate the range of global diversity expressed in symbols and sign systems,
ritual and religion, language, subsistence, regional perspectives, settlement patterns and
landscapes, gender, identity, illness and healing, development and sustainability, and political
economic theory.
C. Students will know basic methods employed in socio-cultural anthropology, archaeology,
biological anthropology, and linguistic anthropology.
D. Students will understand anthropological theory and have the ability to contextualize
contemporary anthropological thought
E. Students will understand and/or be involved in projects where anthropological concepts,
theories, and skills are used to address modern day challenges.
2. Students will experience and appreciate human diversity through experiential learning
A. Students will engage in anthropological research in a cultural context other than their own and
will have opportunities to apply anthropological concepts of holism and cultural relativism.
B. Students will gain a reflexive understanding of their own culture and how it influences their
perception of the world and others.
3. Students will know and understand ethical research practices and behaviors
A. Students will demonstrate close familiarity with the leading ethical guidelines according to the
American Anthropological Association, American Association of Physical Anthropology, the
Society for American Archaeology, Society for Applied Anthropology, and the Southwestern
Anthropological Association and apply them. If appropriate, students will also understand the
ethical guidelines of related disciplines (e.g., American Psychological Association).
4. Students will be well informed in anthropological perspectives and debates
A. Students will recognize and value the central contemporary anthropological debates and
perspectives.
Using the overall assessment and pedagogical revision process, we have both streamlined the major
and given guidance to different student requests and objectives through two optional emphasis
areas to help students fulfill the learning objectives, as well as substantive preparation for BA level
employment opportunities, or opportunities for further (graduate level) education.
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11. Justification for proposal. Please indicate how past assessments of student learning prompted proposed
changes.
Over the past 2 years we have completed a thorough undergraduate curriculum assessment
process focused on establishing a strong pedagogical flow and progression for our major, from entry
level classes to capstone experience. Two years ago, the department established a formal set of
learning objectives for our major, as well as our liberal studies courses. (cf. “Proposed New
Anthropology Undergraduate Program and Core Curriculum at Northern Arizona University, April 17,
2009”). The undergraduate curriculum committee subsequently has assessed each individual course
against those learning objectives and used that information to
(1) recommend changes to a small number of those courses,
(2) establish and assure a logical progression through the major that addresses each learning
objective individually and also addresses the overall scope of the learning objectives cumulatively; and
(3) assure that there is a streamlining effect as well as a sustainable flow for the courses to insure
there are no impediments to timely graduation of majors.
The assessment data resulted in
(1) elimination of our 2 extended majors in anthropology (ANTBAX and ANTICIBAX), and
(2) the creation of a streamlined BA major with two emphasis areas for our majors.
The External Minor streamlines the major for those seeking a standard Anthropology education to
prepare them for a globalized world and it fits within our departmental learning objectives by putting the
emphasis on a standard four-field Anthropology education.
Professionalization emphasis areas prepare students for Anthropology-related graduate education
and job opportunities and fit in with the departmental learning objectives by putting emphasis on
experiential learning and a deep understanding and engagement with Anthropology issues and debates.
Either of these options meets the identified learning objectives, flow, and progression assessment
criteria established by the department.
The External Minor accommodates those students who want a more traditional educational
opportunity or who have discovered anthropology somewhat late in their academic career and want to
change majors to pursue opportunities in anthropology, without jeopardizing timely graduation.
Professional emphasis areas accommodate those students who want a more in-depth
professionalization in one or more of the anthropology subfields and who want an expanded set of
opportunities for professional employment and/or graduate degrees. Both of these conditions have
been assessed in terms of the curriculum (compared with both employment opportunities available at
the BA level, and requirements for admission to strong graduate programs in the US).
12. If this academic plan/subplan will require additional faculty, space, or equipment, how will these requirements
be satisfied?
Changes will not require additional faculty, space or equipment at this time and are based on current
staffing levels and faculty workloads. However, both are also predicated on replacement of faculty lost in
the future due to retirement or leaving the program for other reasons.
13. Will this academic plan/subplan affect other majors, liberal studies course offerings, plans/subplans, curricula,
or enrollment at NAU? If so, attach supporting documentation from the affected departments/units and college
dean.
No. The revisions still fully support the department’s liberal studies offerings, should increase enrollment
and retention for our majors, and should strongly support timely graduation of our majors. The only effect
on other majors (our statistics requirement and BA language requirements) have already been addressed
and are not a change in impact for this revision, In fact, they are a continuation of enrollment support for
both of those programs.
14. Will present library holdings support this academic plan/subplan? Yes. The present web access, distance
learning environment, and research infrastructure for the university also support these changes.
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December 2010
Effective FALL 2011
ANTBA Change
UCC Meeting 1/25/11 AKA 2/1/11
Certifications
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Department Chair/ Unit Head (if appropriate)
Date
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Chair of college curriculum committee
Date
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Dean of college
Date
For committee use only
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
For University Curriculum Committee
Date
Action taken:
__________approved as submitted
__________approved as modified
Note: Submit original to associate provost’s office. That office will provide copies to the college dean, department chair, and
Academic Information Office after approval.
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December 2010
Anthropology BA Plan Overview
Core Requirements (33-34 units)
ANT 101 – Humankind Emerging
ANT 102 – Exploring Cultures
ANT 103 – Culture in Communication
ANT 104 – Lost Tribes and Buried Cities
STA 270 or PSY 230 or SOC 365—Statistics
ANT 379 – Biological Anthropology
ANT 309W – Cultural Anthropology
ANT 407C – Applied Anthropology (Capstone)
ANT 329 – Language in Society
ANT 359W – Proseminar in Archaeology
ANT 465 – Indigenous Perspectives in Anthropology
Emphasis (21 units)
Emphasis
General Anthropology

Core Electives (12 units)
Sociocultural: ANT 205 or 306
Archaeology: ANT 250, 350, 351
ANT Electives (9 units) *
Sociocultural: 105, 109, 209, 211,
301, 302, 303, 340, 404, 406, 409,
414, 439, 470, 480
Archaeology: 106, 109, 253, 355,
365, 460
Biological Anthropology: 109, 270,
271, 370, 377
Linguistic Anthropology: 514, 581
Sociocultural
Anthropology
ANT 205, 209, 306, 409
106, 211, 301, 302, 303, 340, 377,
404, 406, 470, 480
Archaeology
ANT 206, 250, 253, 365
106, 350, 351, 355, 408, 459, 460
With faculty advisor approval, you may take ANT 408, 485, 497, or 499 in addition to
(or instead of) choosing courses from the 9 units listed in each emphasis area.
Minor (at least 18 units)
Minor in a related discipline
TOTAL FOR ALL OPTIONS: 54-57 units
I. Anthropology BA: Plan Requirements
The following course availability patterns are based on current staffing and faculty workload levels.
a. Core Course Availability
1. Available each Semester: ANT 101, 102, 103, 104, 309, 359.
2. Available every other semester: ANT 329, 379, 407, 459.
b. Core Elective Availability
1. Available each semester: ANT 205, 206, 250
2. Available alternating semesters: ANT 253, 306, 350, 351, 365, 409
c. Secondary Electives
1. Available each semester: ANT 105, 301, 514
2. Available at least once each year: ANT 106, 209, 270, 271, 303, 306, 340, 351, 355, 379, 460, 470, 480,
3. Available at least once every two years ANT 109, 209, 211, 370, 377, 404, 408, 409, 355, 460, 497, 499
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December 2010
Bachelor of Arts
ANTHROPOLOGY
Anthropology Emphasis
2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog
Degree Progression Plan
Freshman Year
ANT 101
MAT 114 or
ENG 105
LS
LS
NAU 100
GE
1st term
Humankind Emerging
Quantitative Reasoning or (FNRQ)
Critical Reading/Writing (FNRQ)
Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies
Transition to College
General Elective
Total units
3
3
4
3
3
1
1
14-15
ANT 102
MAT 114 or
ENG 105
LS
LS
GE
2nd term
Studying Cultures
Quantitative Reasoning or (FNRQ)
Critical Reading/Writing (FNRQ)
SCI:LAB
Liberal Studies
General Elective
3
3
4
4
3
2
Total units
15-16
Total units
3
3
4
3
1
14
Sophomore Year
ANT 103
ANT 104
Statistics
LS
LS
3rd term
Culture and Communication
Lost Tribes and Buried Cities
PSY 230 (4), SOC 365, or STA 270
Liberal Studies
Language (101) (CU)
Total units
3
3
4
3
3
16
ANT 379
ANT Emphasis
ANT Emphasis
LS
GE
4th term
Biological Anthropology
See Catalog or Advisor
See Catalog or Advisor
Language (102) (CU)
General Elective
Junior Year
ANT 359W
ANT Emphasis
ANT Emphasis
LS
GE
ANT 329
ANT 465
ANT Emphasis
GE
GE





5th term
ProSeminar in Archeology
See Catalog or Advisor
See Catalog or Advisor
Liberal Studies
Language (201)
Total units
7th term
Language in Society
Indigenous Anthropology
See Catalog or Advisor
General Elective
General Elective
Total units
3
ANT 309W
ANT Emphasis
3
3
LS
4
GE
3
16
Senior Year
3
3
3
3
3
15
ANT 407C
ANT Emphasis
GE
GE
GE
6th term
Cultural Anthropology
See Catalog or Advisor
Liberal Studies (SCI:SAS)
Language (202)
4
3
3
4
Total units
8th term
Applying Anthropology
See Catalog or Advisor
See Catalog or Advisor
General Elective
General Elective
Total units
14
3
3
3
3
3
15
This 8-term degree progression plan is to be used in conjunction with the academic catalog and degree progress report.
Students should see an academic advisor regularly to confirm their academic progress.
Students must see an academic advisor before enrollment for the 7th term in preparation for graduation.
Many courses have pre-requisites. Please check the academic catalog for pre-requisite and placement information.
Submit graduation application during 7th term.
Liberal Studies Distribution Blocks
AHI (6 units)
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SPW (6 units)
CU (6 units)
Science (7 units)
Additional 3 units to
reach 35 total
December 2010
The mission of the Anthropology Department is to discover, disseminate, teach, and apply knowledge about culture,
language, the human past and future, and human evolution and biological diversity. Anthropology, the study of
Humanity's past, present, and future, has four sub-disciplines: Biological Anthropology, Socio-cultural
Anthropology, Linguistic Anthropology, and Archaeology.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
In addition to NAU’s requirements for Foundations courses, Liberal Studies, Diversity studies, and other
requirements discussed under “General Information,” below, this degree requires completion of:
 33-34 units of Major Requirements
 A Professionalism Emphasis of 21 units or a Minor of 18-or-more units
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses for the major, including the Professional Emphasis.
The Emphasis may be chosen from three distinct areas: General Anthropology, Sociocultural Anthropology, and
Archaeology. Students should discuss their Emphasis with Anthropology Faculty early in their academic career.
Students may take individualized coursework (ANT 408, 466, 485, or 497) as general electives for this degree with
the following conditions. Students must obtain prior written approval from Anthropology Faculty and the
Anthropology department chair. Individualized coursework includes the following: ANT 408 (Field Work 1-12 units
maximum), ANT 485 (Undergraduate Research 1-6 units maximum), ANT 497 (Independent Study 1-6 units
maximum) and ANT 466 (Legislative Internship 1-12 units maximum).
GENERAL INFORMATION
•
This degree progression plan is to be used in conjunction with the academic catalog and degree progress report.
•
Students are encouraged to see an academic advisor regularly to confirm their academic progress.
•
Many courses have pre-requisites. Please check the academic catalog for pre-requisite and placement
information.
•
Some courses are only offered once a year (Fall term only or Spring term only). Some of these courses may be
pre-requisites for future courses. Please check with your department for current course rotations.
•
Honors students complete different requirements to meet NAU's liberal studies program. Students should
consult an Honors Program advisor for complete information on fulfilling Honors Liberal Studies requirements.
•
All students are required to complete a minimum of 120 total units which includes:
35 units of liberal studies courses: http://www4.nau.edu/aio/LScourselist.htm
6 units of diversity courses: (3 units in Global and 3 units in Ethnic):
http://www4.nau.edu/aio/DiversityCourseList.htm
30 units of upper division courses (300-400 level); 18 of these units must be taken at NAU
•
Enrollment in the English foundations course for liberal studies is based off of student SAT/ACT scores or
incoming transfer/test credit, otherwise the student must take the English Placement Exam:
http://testing.nau.edu/exams/placement.html
•
Enrollment in the Math foundations course for liberal studies requires students to take the ALEKS Math
Placement Exam: http://www.cefns.nau.edu/Academic/Math/studentInformation/Placement/Placement.shtml
CONTACT INFORMATION
Office of Academic Services and Advising
Social and Behavioral Sciences West Building (Bldg. 70) Room 114
PHONE: 928-523-6540
FAX: 928-523-7185
EMAIL: sbs.advisor@nau.edu
Department of Anthropology
Emerald City (Bldg. 98D) Room 102
(Near Parking Lot P64 on South Campus)
Revised 12/10
PHONE: 928-523-3180
FAX: 928-523-9135
EMAIL: Anthropology@nau.edu
Department Chair: Dr. Robert Trotter
Phone: 928-523-4521
Robert.Trotter@nau.edu
Web Page: http://home.nau.edu/sbs/anthro
Revised 12/10