Anthropology B.S.
All students must meet the University Requirements.
All students must meet the College Requirements.
Concentration in Anthropology of Global Health
Concentration in Archaeology and Heritage Management
Major Requirements
| Introductory courses: | ||
| ANTH 021 | D2: SU: Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 024 | D2: SU:Prehistoric Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH 026 | D2:Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 028 | D2: Linguistic Anthropology | 3 |
| 3 courses in anthropology at the 200-level, with 2 of 3 selected from the following: | 9-11 | |
| Archaeological Theory | ||
| Human Osteology | ||
| Research in Hum Biol Diversity | ||
| Laboratory Archaeology Topics | ||
| Museum Anthropology | ||
| Anthro Research Global Health | ||
| Ethnographic Field Methods | ||
| 4 courses in anthropology at the 100-level and 2 additional anthropology courses at any level. At least 12 credits must be selected from the following: | 18 | |
| Parenting and Childhood | ||
| D2:SU:Global Health Devl & Div | ||
| D2:Archaeology of the Americas | ||
| Preserving the Past | ||
| People, Poison, Place | ||
| Prehistory of the US Southwest | ||
| Topics in Archaeology | ||
| Europe:Neanderthals-Stonehenge | ||
| Hunters and Gatherers | ||
| Primates and Anthropology | ||
| Topics in Biological Anthro | ||
| D1: North American Indians | ||
| D1:Indians of the NE: Vermont | ||
| D2:Gender Sex Race & the Body | ||
| D2: Fndns of Global Health | ||
| D2:Culture, Health and Healing | ||
| Both of the following 1 credit courses: | ||
| ANTH 105 | Introduction to the Major | 1 |
| ANTH 205 | Advanced Proseminar in Anthro | 1 |
| 2 courses in the same foreign language at the appropriate level, as stipulated in the UVM BS distribution requirements. | 6-8 | |
| 2 STAT courses drawn from the following course combinations or as approved by advisor (some may have prerequisites, check catalogue): | 6 | |
| QR:Basic Statistical Methods 1 and QR:Basic Statistical Methods 2 | ||
| QR:Basic Statistical Methods 1 and QR: Med Biostat&Epidemiology | ||
| Two 4-credit BIOL, BCOR, CHEM, GEOL laboratory courses chosen in consultation with advisor (some may have prerequisites, check catalogue): | 8 | |
| Only 9 credits of the following practicum and independent research courses may count toward the major: ANTH 093, ANTH 191, ANTH 192, ANTH 193, ANTH 198, ANTH 291, ANTH 292, ANTH 293, ANTH 298, HON 202, HON 203. | ||
CONCENTRATION IN ANTHROPOLOGY OF GLOBAL HEALTH
18 credits in Anthropology of Global Health from the following:
| Introductory courses. No more than 3 credits from the following: | 0-3 | |
| Parenting and Childhood | ||
| D2:SU:Global Health Devl & Div | ||
| D2:Religion, Health, & Healing | ||
| Advanced methods courses. At least 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Human Osteology | ||
| Research in Hum Biol Diversity | ||
| Anthro Research Global Health | ||
| Ethnographic Field Methods (with approved student project) | ||
| Additional courses. Up to 12 credits from the following: | 9-12 | |
| People, Poison, Place | ||
| Topics in Biological Anthro | ||
| D2:Gender Sex Race & the Body | ||
| D2: Fndns of Global Health | ||
| D2:Culture, Health and Healing | ||
| Anthropology of Food and Labor (with approved student project) | ||
| Special or variable topics courses or internships may be applied to the concentration if approved by the concentration advisor. | ||
| In addition, all requirements for the Anthropology major must be fulfilled. Students should take ANTH 021 and ANTH 026 early on, as they provide an important foundation for the concentration. | ||
| It is strongly suggested that students take one of the classes designed to teach ethnographic methods (ANTH 290 or ANTH 288). For students interested in paleopathology, it is strongly encouraged that you take ANTH 240 and a field school to obtain foundational training for research. | ||
| It is highly recommended that majors seek one or more relevant capstone experiences, such as an internship, practicum, or other research experiences involving the application of biological or medical anthropology. | ||
Concentration in Archaeology and Heritage Management
18 credits in Archaeology and Heritage Management from the following:
| 4 courses (12 credits) from the following list: | 12 | |
| D2:Archaeology of the Americas | ||
| Preserving the Past | ||
| Prehistory of the US Southwest | ||
| Topics in Archaeology | ||
| Europe:Neanderthals-Stonehenge | ||
| Hunters and Gatherers | ||
| Topics in Biological Anthro | ||
| D1: North American Indians | ||
| D1:Indians of the NE: Vermont | ||
| 2 courses (6 credits) from the following list: | 6 | |
| Archaeological Theory | ||
| Human Osteology | ||
| Laboratory Archaeology Topics | ||
| Museum Anthropology | ||
| Internship (with relevant placement) | ||
| Beyond the coursework described above, it is also highly recommended that majors seek 1 or more relevant capstone experiences, such as an internship, practicum, or other research experiences involving the application of archaeology or heritage management. It is strongly encouraged that you take a field school to obtain foundational training for research and meet the basic requirements for employment in archaeology. | ||
| In addition, all requirements for the Anthropology major must be fulfilled. | ||