Anthropology Minor
College: College of Social Sciences & Professional Studies
Program Learning Outcomes
- Knowledge: [global perspective and individual accountability] Apply fundamental geographic and anthropological knowledge and concepts in the major areas of physical geography, human geography, and anthropology; analyze the interrelationships between the environment/nature and human activities.
- Analytical and Technical Skills: [analytical skills; information technology competence] Utilize a variety of tools: maps, statistics, field methods, geographic information systems; global positioning systems in geography; and anthropological field methods such as archaeological excavation and ethnographic interviewing as well as analysis of material culture or meanings and social relationships; analyze and use appropriate technologies where available.
- Synthesize and Communicate: [critical thinking; literacy and oral communication] Demonstrate critical thinking skills to conduct research and solve problems, such as review literature, collect and analyze data using a variety of methods, and present the results.
Requirements for the Anthropology Minor
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course | ||
| ANTH 100 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
| Required Overview Courses | ||
| ANTH 200 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 201 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH 202 | Human Evolution | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| A minimum of six credits must be upper-level (300 or 400 level) | ||
| Select a minimum of nine credits of the following: | 9 | |
| North American Indians | ||
| Peoples of Southeast Asia | ||
| Special Topics in Anthropology | ||
| Topics in Data Collection and Analysis: | ||
| Anthropological Theory | ||
| Forensic Anthropology | ||
| Anthropology of Language | ||
| Archaeology of North America | ||
| Livelihoods, Exchange, and Globalization | ||
| Migration and Immigration | ||
| Environmental Anthropology | ||
| Special Topics in Anthropology | ||
| International Development and Change | ||
| Special Topics in Anthropology | ||
| Anthropology Fieldwork | ||
| Internship in Anthropology | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Topics in Data Collection and Analysis | ||
| Total Credits | 21 | |
University Requirements for Minors
Course work in the minor must be completed with the minimum GPA as specified by the department or program under which the minor falls, usually a 2.00 on a 4.00 scale, but higher in some programs. Transfer students must attain the minimum specified GPA on a combination of transfer credits accepted toward the minor and credits attempted at UW-Parkside.
At least half of the course work required for a minor must be completed at UW-Parkside.