Anthropology is the scientific study of culture, concerned with human biological and cultural adaptations to the environment throughout time in all parts of the world. Basic themes of anthropology include adaptation, evolution, and change. Anthropological knowledge can be applied to many problems of modern society, including the social impact of development, economic and political change, and cultural resource management. Community Outreach Coursework To be accepted as a sociology major, a student must have a 2.25 GPA overall and have completed SOCA 100 or 101. A major in sociology consists of at least 35 credits.
Students can choose to specialize in two of the following areas, or complete courses from each area.
See the catalog for full details on course requirements. The concentration provides an introduction to the major subfields of anthropology, including cultural anthropology, physical anthropology and archaeology. See the catalog for full details. All rights reserved.