A minor in anthropology consists of 15 hours of course work in which at least 9 hours derive from courses at the 200 level or above. No more than 3 transfer credits can be counted in a minor, and two of the three introductory courses must be included. The department invites a small number of qualified majors to participate in the honors program. Honors work may begin as early as the sixth semester or may commence at the beginning of the senior year. Students may receive from two to six hours of credit per semester of honors.
Honors work requires a thesis based on original research and an oral examination on the thesis.
Off-Campus Programs for Credit . Summer field work in projects sponsored by Oberlin College or by other institutions is encouraged. Such projects may be undertaken in archeology, ethnography, or linguistics. By approval of the department, students may count a maximum of six hours of such work toward the major. Students interested in archeological projects should contact Ms. Grimm or Ms. Fisher.