To earn a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in anthropology, students must complete 30 semester hours of anthropology courses. This includes the foundational courses Introduction to Archaeology (ANT 2100), Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (ANT 2410), Introduction to Biological Anthropology (ANT 2511), Language and Culture (ANT3610), and History of Anthropology (ANT 4034).
The program emphasizes rigorous academic training, preparing students for various career paths and advanced studies. Graduates often pursue roles in government service, public policy, cultural resource management, public health, museum studies, and other fields where anthropological insights are valuable. The curriculum fosters critical thinking, research proficiency, and cross-cultural understanding, skills that are highly sought after in today's globalized job market.
The department also offers a minor in anthropology, requiring 12 semester hours of coursework. Students choose one of the following: Introduction to Anthropology (ANT 2000), Introduction to Archaeology (ANT 2100), Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (ANT 2410), or Introduction to Biological Anthropology (ANT 2511). 9 additional hours of ANT coursework, 3 hours of which must be 3000-level or higher. This option complements majors such as geography, geology, social sciences, and biology, providing a broader understanding of human cultures and behaviors.
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FSU Registrar's Undergraduate Bulletin