W A Y N E S TAT E U NI VE R SI T Y
Requirements for a Major
in Anthropology
Anthropology is a comparative
social science that seeks to
understand human behavior within
the context of different cultural
systems, past and present.
Anthropology also seeks to
understand human biological
evolution and adaption and their
interaction with social and cultural
behavior. Anthropology brings a
cross-cultural knowledge base and
unique methodological and
conceptual looks to bear on the
understanding of the
transformations, problems and
interconnections of contemporary
societies.
The major requires a minimum of thirty-one credits in Anthropology
courses.
All students must take:
ANT 2100—Introduction to Anthropology
ANT 2110—Introduction to Physical Anthropology
W A Y N E S TA TE
U N I V E R S I TY
Department of Anthropology
3054 Faculty/Adminstration Bldg.
Detroit, MI 48202
ANT 3100—World Cultures
ANT 3200—Lost Cities and Ancient Civilizations
ANT 3310—Language and Culture
ANT 5210—Methods in Anthropology
ANT 5380—History of Anthropology Theory
ANT 5996—Capstone Seminar in Anthropology
ANT 5993—Writing Intensive
Phone: 313.577.2935
Fax: 313.577.5958
www.clas.wayne.edu/anthropology
One Area Studies Course
Elective(s)
See complete list of choices at www.clas.wayne.edu/anthropology