Anthropology and Ethnic Studies

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Purpose and Focus

The Bachelor of Arts degree allows the student to pursue Anthropology or Afro-American Studies as a major in the context of a liberal arts curriculum. The degree in anthropology is a balance of practical, applied research and a broad-based academic curriculum, providing not only insights into the nature of humankind but also the background necessary to find career opportunities wherever understanding of human beings and sensitivity to ethnic differences are needed. The degree in Afro-American Studies is designed to provide students with the critical tools required and to expose them to the historical knowledge and current research necessary for an informed understanding of the Afro-American experience today. The program is also designed to effectively prepare students who desire to continue on to graduate work in Afro-American Studies.

Accreditation

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Undergraduate Major

Afro-American Studies
Anthropology

Admission to the Major

Minimum GPA: 2.50

Transfer Policies

Students transferring to the College of Liberal Arts from another university or higher education institution may be admitted on probationary status if they have a transfer GPA between 2.00 and 2.49. These students must complete a probation contract with the Wilson Advising Center prior to their first registration. University policy states that a candidate for a bachelor’s degree must complete the last 30 semester credits in uninterrupted residence as a major in the college from which the degree is expected.

Department Policies

Academic Policies

A student needs an overall GPA of at least 2.50 in order to graduate with a degree in anthropology or Afro-American Studies.

It is expected that students majoring in anthropology or Afro-American studies will maintain continuous enrollment by registering in each term after matriculation (summer excluded) for at least three credits of work related to meeting College of Liberal Arts and/or Department of Anthropology & Ethnic Studies requirements.

Students seeking a minor in ethnic studies must earn a grade of C or better in the core and interdisciplinary courses.

Advisement

All undergraduate academic advising is done through the Wilson Advising Center. Career advising is done by faculty in the Department of Anthropology and Ethnic Studies.

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