Anthropology is the study of humankind throughout space and time, integrating the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences to explore human culture, language, biology, andour past. The Department of Anthropology serves our students and community by promoting and advancing a nuanced understanding of human origins, history, and diversity. Integrating creative and robust research with outreach to students and the community though teaching and service, we provide our students with rich opportunities to learn and collaborate both in and out of the classroom.
Women’s and Ethnic Studies (WEST) cultivate future leaders and out-of-the-box thinkers prepared to solve today’s problems. Through an interdisciplinary and intersectional approach our programs build community and invite students to challenge assumptions and find joy in learning. Courses, content, and programming center the histories, experiences, and cultural expressions of women and racial or ethnic groups not only in the United States but also across the world. Through respectful, open-minded dialogue, we explore the connections among race, class, gender, sexuality, disability, and power. WEST equips students with a wide range of skills to enter a diverse workforce, including oral and written communication, research experience, teamwork, and more. WEST offers one-on-one mentoring, small classes, travel courses, and a range of scholarship opportunities.
General Information
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Anthropology and Women’s and Ethnic Studies requires the following:
- A minimum of 30 credit hours of ANTH course work. At least 18 of those hours must be upper division (courses numbered 3000 or higher).
- A minimum of 30 credit hours of WEST course work. At least 18 of those hours must be upper division.
- A grade of C or better in courses applied to the major.
- A minimum 2.0 GPA must be maintained in all ANTH and WEST course work.
- Completion of the Anthropology Senior Assessment during the final semester of the senior year.
Additional course work is required to complete the Anthropology and Women’s and Ethnic Studies, BA degree. Please see the advising guide on the Academic Advising website for more information.
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