Two or more courses in anthropology or a related discipline. Selection must fit with individual orientation and must be approved by advisor. Students who are working toward a minor in anthropology are required to register with an advisor through the department office. Transfer students must provide GPA evidence from their previous institutions. All candidates work with an advisor from the department at the time of application.
Admission is selective.
The department will notify applicants of its decision. Certain upper division courses in the field are restricted to majors and students in the certificate program or interdisciplinary anthropology degree program. Students pursuing an interdisciplinary degree with an emphasis in anthropology must select from a specified list of courses and obtain advisor permission. The Applied Cultural Anthropology Certificate program prepares students for careers in human services, multicultural education, and other fields in which cross-cultural or international perspectives are essential. Emphasis is on examining culturally related problems and policies, preparing research designs, and collecting and analyzing data.